The Cantonese Pirate Who Defeated the Royal Navy

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The Cantonese Pirate Who Defeated the Royal Navy

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In this episode of The Opium Wars, Lucas and Luna dive into the story of Chui A-poo, a Cantonese pirate who turned the tables on the British Royal Navy in 1849. After the Treaty of Nanking, the British tried to suppress piracy in Chinese waters, but Chui A-poo's fleet of hundreds of junks outmaneuvered and defeated them in the Battle of Shapu. We explore how Qing officials secretly allied with pirates, the role of the Tanka people, and the diplomatic fallout that forced the British to reconsider their naval strategy. Also covered: the British purchase of the steamer 'Canton', the controversial pirate amnesty, and the fate of Chui A-poo's treasure. #OpiumWars #ChuiApoo #Piracy #CantonesePirates #BattleOfShapu #RoyalNavy #QingDynasty #Tanka #JohnBowring #PearlRiverDelta #PirateAmnesty #Treasure #NavalHistory #19thCentury #China #HongKong #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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