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Ching Shih: The Pirate Queen Who Commanded 70,000 Pirates

Discover the incredible true story of Ching Shih, the most powerful pirate in history. While names like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd dominate Western pirate lore, a woman commanded the largest pirate fleet the world has ever seen—and remained undefeated throughout her entire career. This video explores the remarkable life of Ching Shih, who rose from working on a floating brothel in early 1800s China to commanding over 600 ships and between 40,000 to 70,000 pirates. Her Red Flag Fleet was larger than the entire United States Navy in 1810, which had fewer than 20 vessels. You'll learn how Ching Shih: Negotiated equal partnership in her marriage to pirate captain Zheng Yi in 1801 Seized power after her husband's death in 1807 through political genius and strategic alliances Implemented a strict pirate code that brought unprecedented discipline and organization to her fleet Defeated the Qing Dynasty's imperial navy, capturing 63 government warships in a single battle Negotiated complete amnesty and retired undefeated—keeping 24 ships and 1,433 pirates without prosecution Lived peacefully until age 69, dying in 1844 after running successful businesses in Canton Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century China during the declining Qing Dynasty, this story reveals how chaos and opportunity collided in the South China Sea. The video also examines why Ching Shih remains relatively unknown in the West despite her unparalleled achievements, exploring issues of Eurocentrism, gender bias, and whose stories history chooses to remember. If you're fascinated by untold stories of power, strategy, and individuals who defied all expectations, subscribe for more deep dives into history's most remarkable—and overlooked—figures.