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Women’s History: Ching Shih, China’s Dangerous Pirate

The story of Ching Shih — Zheng Shi in Mandarin — is a tale of love, betrayal, dodgy dealings with family and empire, plus a fair amount of prostitution — capped off with a lucrative retirement deal, and a legacy as one of the world’s bloodiest pirates.

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Tagged: Ching Shih

Women’s History: Ching Shih, China’s Dangerous Pirate

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