The Hongmen, formerly the Tiandihui, is a Chinese fraternal organization founded in 1761 in Fujian, Qing dynasty. Historically a secretive folk religious sect with Ming loyalist and anti-Qing roots, it spread globally and became known as Chinese Freemasons. In modern times, some branches have been associated with criminal activity, though the current iteration is secular.
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During the 19th century, branches of the Hongmen were formed by members of the Chinese diaspora in the United States, Canada and Australia, where they became known as "Chinese Freemasons."
During the 19th century, branches of the Hongmen were formed by members of the Chinese diaspora in the United States, Canada and Australia, where they became known as "Chinese Freemasons."
During the 19th century, branches of the Hongmen were formed by members of the Chinese diaspora in the United States, Canada and Australia, where they became known as "Chinese Freemasons."