海山公司 | |
![]() The Captain China and his fighting men at Klang, June 1874. | |
Founded | 1799 |
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Founding location | Penang Island, East India Company. |
Years active | 1820–1890 |
Territory | Malaya and Singapore |
Ethnicity | Hakka Chinese |
Activities | Bribery, conspiracy, extortion and mercenary |
Rivals | Ghee Hin Society |
The Hai San Society (Chinese: 海山公司; pinyin: Hǎi Shān Gōng Sī; Jyutping: Hoi2 Saan1; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Hái-san; Pha̍k-fa-sṳ: Hói-sân), which had its origins in Southern China,[1] was a Penang-based Chinese secret society established around 1820 and in 1825 led by Low, Ah Chong[2] and Hoh Akow (also spelt Ho Ah Kow or Hok Ah Keow), its titular head. At that time the society's headquarters was located at Beach Street (Ujong Passir).[3]
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