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Reduction in Piracy
- When
- 1567
- Where
- Ming Maritime Zones
Piracy levels dropped to negligible amounts following the general abolition of the sea ban policy in 1567.
The end of the maritime ban in 1567 coincided with a significant decline in maritime insecurity. Historical records indicate that piracy, which had been a major concern driving the initial restrictions, dropped to negligible levels only after this general abolition of the policy.
Sources
- Haijin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-01
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