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No-man's land: Chinese municipality prospers as Hong Kong's partner in crime

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The municipality of Huizhou in Southern China has been serving as a connecting point between of smuggling syndicates operating to and from China and Hong Kong. Furthermore, the town has been a favorite hiding place for criminals from both countries. The ill-gotten gains are evident in the lifestyle of residents. As much as HK$40 million smuggled goods cross the territory during peak seasons. With the development of infrastructure such as ports and railroads, it is surmised that legitimate commerce may begin to look attractive to the native population.

China, Crime, Smuggling

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Bill of wrongs: rule of law takes odd course in bribery trial

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The acquittal of defendants to a stock exchange corruption charge in Hong Kong on the basis of the colony's Bill of Rights may have set a precedent that makes it doubly difficult to prosecute white collar crime. Previously, Hong Kong's courts revered the Prevention of Bribery Ordnance which laid the responsibility of proving the act or nonact on the defending party. The Bill of Rights, on the other hand, requires the prosecutor to present incontrovertible evidence of guilt on the part of the accused.

Cases, Laws, regulations and rules, Hong Kong, Securities fraud, White collar crimes, White collar crime

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