![The timing of the raids against James Packer's staff appears to be no accident.](/web/20161016222129im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/s/3/n/0/g/image.related.landscape.460x307.gs3h54.png/1476647336685.jpg)
Chinese government picks a fight with Packer
The Chinese Government appears to be looking for a showdown with Australian billionaire James Packer. His gaming empire, Crown Resorts, is reeling in response to the massive raids on its Chinese operations and the detention of 18 staff.