Koxinga

Koxinga

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Koxinga, also known as Zheng Chenggong, was a Ming loyalist and military leader who famously expelled the Dutch from Taiwan in 1662, establishing a short-lived kingdom.

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Koxinga, also known as Zheng Chenggong, was a 17th-century military leader who expelled Dutch colonial forces from Taiwan and established Chinese rule on the island.

Koxinga statue takes spotlight in Lantern Festival preview
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-26
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Koxinga, also known as Cheng Cheng-kung, threw the Dutch out of Anping.

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Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-23
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Koxinga is noted for his historical significance in Taiwan's history.

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Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-03-05
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