Piracy

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China’s golden age of piracy : 

China’s golden age of piracy Years 1520 – 1810

Number of pirates in China at its height : 

Number of pirates in China at its height No less than 70,000

In the West, never exceeded 5,500 men : 

In the West, never exceeded 5,500 men

Brought havoc to many local communities : 

Brought havoc to many local communities

But contributed to the economic, social, and cultural developments of China : 

But contributed to the economic, social, and cultural developments of China

Discontented underclass of poor sailors & fishermen forced into piracy by poverty : 

Discontented underclass of poor sailors & fishermen forced into piracy by poverty

Typically single males who lacked employment : 

Typically single males who lacked employment Provide work opportunities

Thousands of people on sea and shore : 

Depended on piracy directly or indirectly Thousands of people on sea and shore

Pirates sold their stolen supplies at discounted prices : 

Pirates sold their stolen supplies at discounted prices

Buyers were attracted to these black markets : 

Buyers were attracted to these black markets

Early nineteenth century : 

Early nineteenth century pirates had virtual control over the state-monopolized salt trade

Even Western merchants paid ‘tribute’ to the pirates to protect their ships : 

Even Western merchants paid ‘tribute’ to the pirates to protect their ships

Built strongholds in key commercial and political hubs : 

Canton, Macao, Chaozhou,Amoy, Fuzhou Built strongholds in key commercial and political hubs

The close proximity of pirate activities to economic and political centres : 

Deep penetration of piracy in China’s maritime society The close proximity of pirate activities to economic and political centres