A Hong Kong-flagged cargo ship was ... was a haven for pirates. It was even known as the Islands of Thieves. Here are five infamous pirates who have sailed around the South China Sea.

The 21st century may well be the new age of privateers — armed ... trade by volume goes by ship, 70% by value ... The U.S. Navy needs to focus on China, not escorting ships through (the Strait ...

hours after hijacking the ship in the fourth reported pirate attack in the region this week, according to a media report. All 24 crew members were fine, according to China's state-run Xinhua news ...