Three Chinese fishing boats were allegedly seized by a North Korean ship in Chinese waters last week. The unidentified hijackers are demanding a ransom of RMB1.2 million. If that sum is not handed over by the end of today, they threatened to "dispose" of the captives. more ›

Looks like September was a bad month for baby smugglers. Most recently, two people were sentenced to death yesterday by a court in Fujian province for the abduction and sale of 46 baby boys, according to Shanghai Daily. The two, along with 11 others involved, sold the babies (all aged 1 year or younger) for up to $6,000 a child. more ›

The thousands of children kidnapped every year and the ensuing media attention has led to China finally starting up a nationwide crackdown on human trafficking, which began on April 9. more ›