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Once a hotbed of piracy, where is the Leizhou Peninsula?

Question #150951. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Apr 16 2024.
Originally posted Apr 16 2024 8:02 PM.

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Leizhou Peninsula is in Guangdong Province in South China.
Trade was once welcoming at cities of Leizhou Peninsula. During the 19th century, the area was a hotbed of piracy, many pirates, such as Zheng Yi and Wu Shi Er, were based in the area.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leizhou_Peninsula
Many pirates were fully trained by the Tay Son dynasty of Vietnam.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirates_of_the_South_China_Coast
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Apr 16 2024.
Apr 16 2024, 8:04 PM
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