CHINA-INTERNAL: CRACKDOWN ON CRIME

Xinhua reported (February 1) that China has punished 3,021 people in a crackdown on organised crime and the local “protective umbrellas” that allow it to operate. It said China ordered 10 regions to take action against organised crime following a three-month inspection campaign last year. These included northern heavy industrial provinces such as Shanxi and Liaoning, as well as the major manufacturing powerhouse of Guangdong near Hong Kong. The 10 regions busted 1,129 mafia-style groups and seized 4.94 billion yuan ($737.8 million) in assets during a subsequent “rectification” campaign that ended in December. Xinhua added that the campaign focused on strengthening grassroots governance and law enforcement to smash what China calls “protective umbrellas,” in which governments or police bureaus turn a blind eye or connive in crime.

Xinhua said Henan Province in central China took action against criminal gangs running illegal taxi and trucking services.






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