郑成功的生平（英语）

Zheng Chenggong (1624-1662), called in western literature Koxinga, is a great national hero in the Chinese history. Zheng, originally named Sen, styled Mingyan and known as Damu, was a native of Nan’an County, Fujian Province. In the early years of the Qing Dynasty when the Manchu nobles pursued the policy of national oppression, Zheng, out of national indignation, took up arms resolutely. He took Xiamen and Jinmen as the military bases, and organized armed forces and set up a complete political institution. He led the army and the people along the southeast coast China in the struggle against the Manchu nobles, manifesting his unyieldingness and sagacity in political and military affairs. He played an active role in the development of the Chinese history.

In the same period, Zheng Chenggong waged a tit-for-tat struggle against the Dutch colonists who occupied the Chinese territory Taiwan. In April, 1661, prevailing upon all dissenters, Zheng sailed across the Taiwan Str