Treat China’s fishing pirates like the pirates of old
- Posted on April 26, 2026
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Treat China’s fishing pirates like the pirates of old
In the early 19th century, the seizure of vessels by North African Barbary pirates became a crisis for the young American republic. President Thomas Jefferson issued instructions in 1802 to his naval commanders: “You are hereby authorized and directed to subdue, seize, and make prize of all vessels, goods, and effects belonging to the [Barbary […]
