In modern politics Koxinga has received renewed attention since rumors began circulating that the People’s Liberation Army Navy were planning to name their newly acquired aircraft carrier, the ex-Soviet Varyag, the "Shi Lang". Admiral Shi Lang famously defeated Koxinga’s descendants in the 1683 Battle of Penghu, thus bringing Taiwan under Qing rule. However, the Chinese government denied all allegations that the vessel would be dedicated to the decorated Qing dynasty admiral.
In modern politics Koxinga has received renewed attention since rumors began circulating that the People’s Liberation Army Navy were planning to name their newly acquired aircraft carrier the ex-Soviet Varyag the "Shi Lang" Admiral Shi Lang famously defeated Koxinga’s descendants in the 1683 Battle of Penghu thus bringing Taiwan under Qing rule However the Chinese government denied all allegations that the vessel would be dedicated to the decorated Qing dynasty admiral