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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?

“This place is open 24x7… That means they want you to drink all night” Fresh snails, barbecued garlic octopus and bottles of Soju ready to order even past midnight… Partying in a port city like Busan has its perks.

On today’s episode – living with a health condition, choosing between love and wealth in a relationship, and navigating polyamory.

In Marseille, violence between drug gangs fighting for territory has spiralled out of control. VICE meets the criminals behind these wars and the victims.

Who are the mysterious female bosses commanding cartels? How have these women achieved power, and what can they show us about how the drug war shapes women's lives?

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.

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.