The Chinese Triad is a criminal organization based in China, but with branches in North American cities with a high Chinese immigrant population, such as Star City. The organization was lead by Zhishan until his death, after which his former apprentice, Chien Na Wei, became the new leader of the Chinese Triad.
History
Sometime prior to late 2012, the Chinese Triad began smuggling drugs into Starling City with help from Martin Somers, who allowed them to use Starling Port to do so in exchange for a cut of the profits. Stevedore Victor Nocenti attempted to testify about the operation but was murdered by Chien Na Wei. As a result, Somers and the Triad came under fire from Emily Nocenti and her attorney, Laurel Lance, who sought justice for Victor. When the Hood targeted Somers, Chien decided to kill Laurel, but failed. Afterwards, the Triad decided to kill Somers to erase any evidence of their drug trafficking. The Hood stopped Chien from going after Somers and recorded a confession of the latter ordering Victor's murder. Somers was arrested while the Triad's drug smuggling ceased.[1]
Known members
Current members
Former members
- Zhishan (first leader; deceased)
- Chien Na Wei/China White (second leader; incarcerated)
Known associates
- Tempest (formerly)
- Jade Dragon Restaurant
- Bertinelli crime family (formerly)
- Peter Kang (formerly)
- Guillermo Barrera (deceased)
- Floyd Lawton (deceased)
- Lonnie Machin (formerly; incarcerated)
- Martin Somers (incarcerated)
- Starling Port (formerly)
- Ben Turner (incarcerated)
Known enemies
Appearances
Arrow
Season 1
Season 2
Season 5
Season 7
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