Here's a breakdown of the situation:
* The Triads: They are the main antagonists in the movie and operate a large criminal organization.
* The Jade Statue: The Triads stole a priceless jade statue from Hong Kong police.
* Su Yung: She is the daughter of the Chinese ambassador to the US and, unknowingly to her, possesses a hidden compartment in her doll where the jade statue is being kept.
* Kidnapping: The Triads kidnap Su Yung in order to force her father to return the jade statue, using her life as a bargaining chip.
This kidnapping sets in motion the events of the movie, as Detective Carter (Chris Tucker) and Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan) team up to rescue Su Yung and bring the Triads to justice.