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'''Cheng I Sao''' (鄭一嫂; 1775 – 1844), also known as '''Ching Shih''' (鄭氏), was a [[China|Chinese]] [[Piracy|pirate]] | '''Cheng I Sao''' (鄭一嫂; 1775 – 1844), also known as '''Ching Shih''' (鄭氏), was a [[China|Chinese]] [[Piracy|pirate]] in the early 19th century. She is regarded as one of the most successful pirates of all time, controlling a large fleet that dominated the {{Wiki|South China Sea}} and rivaled the navies of some of the world's major powers.{{Cite|17 September 2023}} | ||
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Ching eventually married her lieutenant {{Wiki|Cheung Po Tsai}} and turned her piratical enterprises into a ruthlessly effective organization. At the height of her career, Ching personally commanded a fleet of over 300 [[junk]]s with a force of 20,000 to 40,000 individual pirates called the Red Flag Fleet. Her power even allowed her to establish hegemony in many Chinese cities, imposing levies or taxes against the citizens as the forces of [[Qing dynasty|Qing]] China and [[Great Britain]] struggled against her attacks.<ref name="Initiates"/> | Ching eventually married her lieutenant {{Wiki|Cheung Po Tsai}} and turned her piratical enterprises into a ruthlessly effective organization. At the height of her career, Ching personally commanded a fleet of over 300 [[junk]]s with a force of 20,000 to 40,000 individual pirates called the Red Flag Fleet. Her power even allowed her to establish hegemony in many Chinese cities, imposing levies or taxes against the citizens as the forces of [[Qing dynasty|Qing]] China and [[Great Britain]] struggled against her attacks.<ref name="Initiates"/> | ||
Following several unsuccessful attempts by {{Wiki|Guangdong|Cantonese}} officials to end her rule, Ching's fleet finally suffered a series of defeats against the [[Portuguese Navy]]. Coupled with the Red Flag Fleet's internal rifts, Ching's utter dominance over East [[Asia]]n piracy was at an end. In 1810, the Chinese government offered amnesty to all pirates who wished to surrender, which she accepted, and she retired | Following several unsuccessful attempts by {{Wiki|Guangdong|Cantonese}} officials to end her rule, Ching's fleet finally suffered a series of defeats against the [[Portuguese Navy]]. Coupled with the Red Flag Fleet's internal rifts, Ching's utter dominance over East [[Asia]]n piracy was at an end. In 1810, the Chinese government offered amnesty to all pirates who wished to surrender, which she accepted, and she retired with all of her loot.<ref name="Initiates"/> | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:22, 10 October 2025
Cheng I Sao (鄭一嫂; 1775 – 1844), also known as Ching Shih (鄭氏), was a Chinese pirate in the early 19th century. She is regarded as one of the most successful pirates of all time, controlling a large fleet that dominated the South China Sea and rivaled the navies of some of the world's major powers. [citation needed]
Biography[edit | edit source]
Ching Shih was a former prostitute who married the infamous pirate Cheng I. After her husband's death in 1807, Ching took command of all his operations, becoming the most important and powerful pirate in China.[2]
Ching eventually married her lieutenant Cheung Po Tsai and turned her piratical enterprises into a ruthlessly effective organization. At the height of her career, Ching personally commanded a fleet of over 300 junks with a force of 20,000 to 40,000 individual pirates called the Red Flag Fleet. Her power even allowed her to establish hegemony in many Chinese cities, imposing levies or taxes against the citizens as the forces of Qing China and Great Britain struggled against her attacks.[2]
Following several unsuccessful attempts by Cantonese officials to end her rule, Ching's fleet finally suffered a series of defeats against the Portuguese Navy. Coupled with the Red Flag Fleet's internal rifts, Ching's utter dominance over East Asian piracy was at an end. In 1810, the Chinese government offered amnesty to all pirates who wished to surrender, which she accepted, and she retired with all of her loot.[2]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
In Assassin's Creed: Pirates, the Red Flag of Ching Shih's pirate fleet is featured as one of several collectible items that the protagonist Alonzo Batilla can find despite the game being set in the early 18th century, decades before Ching Shih was even born.[3]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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The flag of Ching Shih's Red Fleet
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates (first mentioned) (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates (mentioned only)
