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Zheng Jing

Type Figure Region Taiwan Time 1642–1681 Also known as Yuanzhi、Heir of Dongning

Eldest son of Zheng Chenggong, he succeeded to Dongning in 1662, ruling Taiwan and coastal islands, promoting military-agricultural colonies and mari…

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  1. 1662–1670Chengtian Prefecture, Taiwan · TaiwanAfter Zheng Chenggong's death, he succeeded following the settlement of internal disputes and renamed Chengtian Prefecture as Dongning. In the 1660s he reformed military and civil administration, promoted military-agricultural colonies, maintained control over Taiwan proper and positions such as Penghu and Kinmen, and continued maritime resistance against the Qing alongside a limited trade policy.

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