"To commemorate the 360th anniversary of Zheng Chenggong's recovery of Taiwan, we not only commemorate Zheng Chenggong's patriotic spirit and great achievements, but also need to relive history to clarify that Taiwan is China's inherent territory and territory, demonstrating the

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htmlOn June 14, people participated in the visiting event at the Zheng Chenggong Mausoleum in Nan'an, Fujian. Xinhua News Agency Reporter Zhou Yi Photo

Xinhua News Agency, Fuzhou, June 14 (Reporters Deng Qianqian and Zhou Yi) "To commemorate the Xinhua News Agency, Zheng Chenggong's Patriotic spirit and great achievements, we must also relive history to clarify that Taiwan is China's inherent territory and territory, demonstrating the historical facts and legal basis for both sides of the Taiwan Strait to belong to one China." Wu Rongyuan, chairman of the Workers' Party of Taiwan, said that this history provides meaningful historical reference for safeguarding the integrity of the country's territorial sovereignty and opposing division.

The conference commemorating the 360th anniversary of Zheng Chenggong's revenge on Taiwan with the theme of "Promoting Zheng Chenggong's patriotic spirit, safeguarding national unity, and defending national dignity" was held in Nan'an City, Quanzhou, Fujian, the hometown of Zheng Chenggong, on the 14th. A branch venue was set up in Chiayi, Taiwan. Many Taiwanese compatriots on the island delivered speeches through video, and about 50 Taiwanese compatriots in mainland China came to the main venue to attend the meeting.

"Zheng Chenggong's faith has a strong appeal and influence among the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. For this precious spiritual wealth, we must continue to carry forward and create favorable conditions for the motherland to achieve peaceful reunification as soon as possible." Wu Rongyuan expressed his thoughts through the video.

He said that Zheng Chenggong has the qualities of a historical hero, an immigrant ancestor, a local god and a mythical figure. Zheng Chenggong culture, southern Fujian culture and Taiwan culture are also of the same roots and origins. They are important cultural resources to maintain blood and family ties between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, and also a bridge to communicate the souls of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. At the commemorative conference of

, compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait traced the whole story of Zheng Chenggong's recovery of Taiwan and built consensus. Zheng Chenggong not only accomplished the feat of regaining Taiwan, but also united compatriots of all ethnic groups in Taiwan and made significant contributions to Taiwan's economic, social, cultural development and cross-strait exchanges.

"Everyone is grateful for the kindness of the ancestors of Chenggong. The temples that worship Chenggong are spread all over the island and are incense. According to statistics, there are more than 170 temple communities that worship Zheng Chenggong in Taiwan, and there are more than 2 million believers." Xu Guangan, as a representative of the temple worshipping Zheng Chenggong in Taiwan, delivered a video speech, expressing the devotion of Taiwanese compatriots to Zheng Chenggong's belief.

htmlOn June 14, people participated in the visiting activity at the Zheng Chenggong Mausoleum in Nan'an , Fujian. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhou Yi

In Taiwan, there is a Zheng clan association in almost every county and city, and Zheng Chenggong is respected as the co-governor. Zheng Yongzhu, a representative of the Zheng clan of Taiwan, introduced through video links that currently, cultural relics and historical sites such as Luermen in Taiwan, Anping Castle , and Zheng Family Temple have become pilgrimage sites for believers in Zheng Chenggong at home and abroad. There are countless schools, streets and place names named after Zheng Chenggong, such as Yanping District, Nantou Guoxing Township, Taichung Chenggong Road, etc., all show people the achievements of the national hero Zheng Chenggong and its position in the people's minds.

This year also marks the 360th anniversary of Zheng Chenggong's death. After the commemorative meeting, the private visits of Zhengcheng Cemetery jointly organized by 26 private institutions on both sides of the Taiwan Strait were held at the same time in , Nan'an City, and Chiayi County.

The mountains are solemn and green cypresses are green. In Nan'an, everyone wears yellow ribbons and climbs up the stairs and presents flowers to Zheng Chenggong's tomb. Xu Yanzong, a Taiwanese young man from Kinmen and started a business in Quanzhou , participated in the Zheng Chenggong visit for the first time. "Because Zheng Chenggong's hometown, Nan'an, is also my mother's hometown, I grew up following Zheng Chenggong's footsteps, and now I'm back to Nan'an to work hard. Zheng Chenggong is our spiritual belief," said Xu Yanzong. On the day of the

event, the Zheng Chenggong Cultural Festival opened in Nan'an, and the documentary "Zheng Chenggong" was released, presenting the historical process of Zheng Chenggong, a generation of national heroes, breaking through the waves and "opening up the thorns and hazels to chase the lotus and barbarians", and held the theme forum of "The Era of Zheng Chenggong Spirit" and other activities.

In Zheng Chenggong's hometown, the rainy weather did not affect the enthusiasm of the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to pay homage to Zheng Chenggong. The traces of "success" that can be seen everywhere witness the nostalgia and respect of Zheng Chenggong by compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

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