Wo Shing Wo

Wo Shing Wo
Founded1930 (1930)
Founding locationSham Shui Po, Hong Kong
Years active1930–present
TerritoryHong Kong, Macau, People's Republic of China, and Chinese communities globally
EthnicityMajority Chinese and Vietnamese, Minority Thai, Korean, British, and American[1]
MembershipUnknown
Criminal activities
AlliesBig Circle Gang
Rivals

Wo Shing Wo or WSW (Chinese: 和勝和; Jyutping: wo4 sing3 wo4) is the oldest of the Wo Group triad societies, and is the triad with the longest history in Hong Kong. According to the Hong Kong police, the triad is involved in extortion, drug trafficking, gambling and prostitution.[2]

Wo Shing Wo was established in Sham Shui Po in 1930. 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, Sheung Shui and Fanling.[3][4] The group continues to use the old Hongmen Secret Society initiating ceremony for newly recruited members.[citation needed]