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The Chinese side stated that following the start of the modernization programme Shanghai had become an important commercial and tourist centre with large amounts of money, property and many visitors being present in the city, attracting the attention of criminals of opportunity. Over 80% of crime in the area involved theft: economic crime, in particular, was on the increase. It was stated that perpetrators of these crimes came mainly from other provinces, many of them being tourists. Noting the propensity of the modern criminal to travel extensively, both sides agreed on the wisdom of strengthening cooperation through the Interpol channel. An interesting statistic mentioned was that there were approximately 10,000 crimes committed in Shanghai in 1986. It was not practical however to place this in context or to verify the recording or counting mechanism for criminal offences.
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At the invitation of Shanghai Public Security Bureau, visits were paid to their Forensic Section and the Criminal Intelligence Unit. Both units possessed advanced equipment and the Forensic Section had recently taken delivery of a most impressive scanning electron microscope with computerised attachment. The Criminal Intelligence Unit was computerised using a system similar to the RHKP's PONICS.
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Most of the Chinese officials met were old acquaintances, although there were some new faces. Mr RUAN Xun-wu (the former Minister had been transferred and replaced by a Mr WANG Feng (75 1. We did not meet the new Minister but were informed that he is in his 60's and a lover of art and Chinese calligraphy. Apparently he had previously served in the Public Security Bureau, Zhe Jiang Province, and had risen to the rank of Director. According to officers of NCB China, they had not met the Minister since his taking up the post two months ago.
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The delegation attended a dinner hosted by Mr HU Zhi-guang), one of the three Vice Ministers in
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the Ministry. Mr HU is responsible for support and training, his other two colleagues being responsible for administration and operations.
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Vice Minister HU is in his mid-50's, an experienced officer promoted through the ranks. He has a good sense of humour and appears popular with his subordinates. was cordial with little business being discussed.
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The dinner
It was learned that at the present time China does not maintain any national, centralised Criminal Records or Identification Bureaux. Records of persons arrested are
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