【明報專訊】In Tangshan City, Hebei Province, a gangster was making some unwelcome advances to a woman in a restaurant. When the man was met with resistance, he immediately called together nine people and beat up four women brutally and brazenly right in front of onlookers. The case caused an uproar across the country, as people expressed concern one after another that their safety could not be guaranteed. People have also questioned whether the lawless gangsters are being shielded. Four years ago, there was a nation-wide campaign on the mainland against gangsters and the vices of society, and victory was declared last year. Now that gangster activities are rampant again, it is necessary to explore new mechanisms to combat them.