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Triad's Emerge
The earliest triads started as a resistance/rebel force who opposed Manchu rule in China during the Qing Dynasty, as the Manchu ethnic group were regarded as foreign invaders in the predominant Han Chinese society. -
Small sword society founded
A Triad branch was created in Amoy, China. -
Small Sword Society successfully attacks Chia-Ting
The society sparks a successfull attack on nearby Chia-Ting with slogans denouncing corrupt officials and onerous surtakes. -
Small Swords Society Occupies/defends several Chinese Cities
In 1853, the Society occupied the walled (Chinese) city of Shanghai, and occupied most of the Chinese sections of the city. They did not, however, invade the foreign concessions. Large numbers of Chinese refugees from surrounding areas flooded into the foreign concessions in this period, dramatically increasing the population there, and giving rise to the prevalent "Nongtang" or "Shikumen"-style housing which came to dominate Shanghai by the early 20th Century. -
Liu Li-ch'uan takes lead of the small sword society
The Triads established a branch in shanghai (Small sword society), and a former member Liu Li-Ch'uan took control. -
Triad's begin counterfeiting chinese currency
The first gang related counterfeiting operation began in the 1880's. The early Triad gang's were known for counterfeiting the Hong Kong 50 cent peice. -
Wo-Shing-Wo is established
Wo Shing Wo was established in Sham Shui Po in 1930 and, while maintaining its traditional stronghold in Tsuen Wan, it has extended its influence to Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok. It also operates in Tai Po and Sheung Shui. The triad is known to be involved in extortion, drug trafficking, gambling and prostitution -
Triad's shift their primary control to Hong Kong
When the communist party came into power in the late 1940's Triad gang leader's moved their criminal operation to Hong Kong. -
Triad's outlawed in Hong Kong
Primary laws in Hong Kong addressing the triad problem are the Societies Ordinance and the Organized & Serious Crimes Ordinance. The former was enacted in 1949 to outlaw triads in Hong Kong. It stipulates that any person convicted of professing or claiming to be an office bearer or managing or assisting in the management of a triad can be fined up to HK$1 million and a prison term of up to 15 years. Being a member of a triad is already an offence punishable by fines ranging from HK$100,000 to HK -
Law enforcement cracks down on Chinese gang activity
Tough governmental crackdown on criminal organizations forced the Triad's to decrease public gang activity. -
Triad international population reaches 300,000
Triad becomes second largest wordwide gang with 300,000 members strong. -
Triads cause major riot, 10,000 members are arrested
In 1956 there was a major riot in Kowloon, which was exploited by triads from Taiwan. Emergency (Detection Orders) Regulations were passed by the colonial government, and 10,000 suspected mobsters were arrested. Triads went into a semi- dormant period. But the cultural revolution in mainland China was one of several factors which caused massive emigration and social problems, including a resurgence of Triad criminal activity, much of it centering around Hong Kong. -
Triad's counterfeiting operation booms
The triad's began a massive counterfeiting operation in the late 1950's. -
Mass counterfeiting operation ends
Triad's halt counterfeit money production due to raised gang related arrests. -
Black Dragon Society is formed
The Black Dragons (traditional Chinese: 黑龍） is a Chinese/American Triad (secret society) and street gang that was formed in 1980 by Chinese immigrants in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, California. It was started by a group of young men who bounded together to protect themselves from other Asian and Hispanic gangs. The Black Dragons operated in Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley for over two decades. At the gang's peak, it had over 100 core members. -
"Born To Kill" or B.T.K society reaches 80 active members in New Yok City's "China Town"
In July 1990 there were believed to be as many as 80 active members in New York City and by October 1992, when their activities in Chinatown had diminished significantly, there were factions of the gang operating in Georgia and Canada. Peak numbers in New York may have ranged as high as 100, with chapters of the gang operating in New Jersey, California and Texas. Gang members were tattooed with the initials B.T.K, a coffin and three candles, signifying no fear of dying. -
14-K Becomes largest Triad society in the world
Triad society known as the "14-K" society becomes the largest organized Triad society in the world with over 300 convicted murders over the decade. -
Born To Kill Society is brought down in Long Island New York
Gang founder Thai was arrested along with other top-tier members of Born to Kill in August 1991 at one of the gang's safe havens in Melville, Long Island. It was believed to be his first arrest. This led to the arrest and conviction of seven members on federal racketeering charges in April 1992. Most were sentenced to 40 years and Thai was sentenced to 10 extra years -
"Flying Dragon Society" Boss is captured and sentenced to imprisonment
The boss of the gang, Johnny "Onionhead" Eng, was sentenced to 24 years imprisonment for running a heroin distribution ring in 1993. -
14-K Society boss is imprisoned
In 1999, a Portuguese court convicted 45-year-old mob boss Broken Tooth Koi on various criminal charges and sentenced him to 15 years imprisonment. His 14K gang was suspected of drive-by shootings, car bombings and attempted assassinations -
Jackson Boys Society is formed
Jackson Boys are a San Francisco, California based Asian street gang and Triad society. The gang is composed of Chinese and Vietnamese members, and is centered in San Francisco's Chinatown. -
Wo-Shing-Wo takes control of Hong-Kong's organized crime racket
By March of 2006 WSW had control the secondhand market in Hong Kong, including mobile phones, electronic appliances, stolen cars and exchange of weaponry at Mong Kok. WSW members are attacked by members of Wo On Lok. Firearms are used and many are hurt. WSW raise crime rate in Chinatown London, United Kingdom. -
14-K Society Re-surfaces
In August 2008, the 14K were allegedly involved in a high-profile kidnapping of a Chinese family in New Zealand. The plan was to demand a ransom, but they were found before the money was paid.
