Wah Ching
Wah Ching (Chinese: 華青; Jyutping: Waa4 Cing1; lit. 'Green/Blue Youth') is a Chinese American criminal organization and street gang that was founded in San Francisco, California in 1964. The Wah Ching has been involved in crimes including narcotic sales, racketeering and gambling.
華青 | |
Wah Ching members | |
Founded | 1968 |
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Founding location | Chinatown, San Francisco, United States |
Years active | 1968–present |
Territory | San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Los Angeles |
Ethnicity | Chinese American, Vietnamese American, |
Membership (est.) | 600–700 members and associates |
Activities | Racketeering, murder, robbery, extortion, drug trafficking, money laundering, prostitution, illegal gambling, loan sharking, fraud, counterfeiting, software piracy |
Allies | 14K Hop Sing Tong Suey Sing Tong Sun Yee On Tiny Rascal Gang |
Rivals | Asian Boyz Bamboo Union Black Dragons Chung Ching Yee Wo Hop To |
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