Koxinga
Taiwanhistorical figureMaleb. 16244.5Global Dominance: 0.00%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 drove out the Dutch in 1662 and continued to use the Siraya for labor.
Taiwan in Time: The long road back to SirayaTaipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-08-09
Taiwan· 2026-08-09
Koxinga, also known as Cheng Cheng-kung, established the Kingdom of Tungning on Taiwan.
EDITORIAL: No belief in the ‘The Belief’Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-07-26
Taiwan· 2026-07-26
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 previewTaipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-02-26
Taiwan· 2026-02-26Also mentioned
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Koxinga, also known as Cheng Cheng-kung, threw the Dutch out of Anping.
Notes from Central Taiwan: The pirates who mapped the first island chainTaipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2026-02-23
Taiwan· 2026-02-23
Koxinga is noted for his historical significance in Taiwan's history.
Book review: A deep dive into the past, present and future of Taiwanese teaTaipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·Taiwan· 2025-03-05
Taiwan· 2025-03-05
