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In 1949, the government of the Republic of China was defeated in the Chinese Civil War. The Nationalist Government fled the People’s Liberation Army to Taiwan, along with two million troops and civilians. Gao Binghan escaped alone at the age of 13.

The Colombian cocaine trade has transformed since the days of Pablo Escobar. This is the story of the rise of the new generation of Colombian drug lords.

In 2007, police seized $207 million from the Chinese-Mexican businessman Zhenli Ye Gon. Could he be the weirdest trafficker in the entire history of the War on Drugs?

Deep thinker and motivational man Kevin Gates and best friend OG Boobie Black, will help pick you up and point you in the right direction.

Andrew McConnell grew up during the Troubles in Northern Ireland - now he captures the lives of ordinary people living in conflict zones, rather than those holding a gun.

Author Maia Szalavitz tells us why we need to completely rethink addiction and how our current approach harms society.

Kurtis Minder is the middleman between hackers and companies with a lot to lose. He negotiates with the cybercriminals who hold entire businesses hostage for money.

VICE meets up with wildlife influencer, Trapper Mike to see how he's amassed such a devoted following by going on hunts to rid the Everglades of various invasive species.

Sue Black identifies child sex abusers. These perpetrators often record themselves in the act, and sometimes their hands are visible.

Chas Allen was one of four 19-year-olds who carried out one of the most audacious art heists in U.S. history. But a series of mistakes would lead to their downfall.

Corruption, institutional racism and ‘slave labour’ is a problem in many prisons around the world. An ex-convict in the UK tells us about his experiences.

In 2017, a single photo brought worldwide attention to the brutality of frontline protests in Venezuela. This is the photographer's story.