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(Summary description) The statue of Zheng Chenggong (the giant granite) was mainly produced by stone carvers in Hui'an County. It was completed on August 27, 1985 on the 361st anniversary of Zheng Chenggong’s birth. It stands on the Dingyan at the southeast end of Gulangyu Island. Covering Dingyan is 24 meters high, facing the sea on three sides and bordering Gulangyu Island on one side. It is 15.7 meters high, 9.2 meters wide and weighs more than 1,400 tons. It is made of 625 pieces of white granite carvings. The statue of Zheng Chenggong is majestic and majestic. It is the largest historical figure statue in my country. It is divided into 25 layers, the foundation is 3 meters deep into the rock, and is equipped with lightning protection facilities, which can withstand strong typhoons of magnitude 12 and earthquakes of magnitude 8 or more. Zheng Chenggong looks like facing the magnificent sea, wearing armor and holding a sword in his hands, his image is upright and vigorous and majestic. This statue closes the traditional relationship between Fujian and Taiwan, which is geographically connected, similar in blood, common customs, and emotional integration. The statue stands on the coast of Gulangyu Island, so that ships passing by Xiamen Port and people who set foot on Gulangyu Island in Xiamen can see Zheng Chenggong’s Hero image. While commemorating the national heroes, I hope that compatriots on both sides of the strait will meet as soon as possible.