The surrender of the Tungning kingdom on Taiwan represents a critical moment in Qing dynasty naval history, culminating in Shi Lang's efforts to re-establish Chinese governance over Taiwan after centuries of foreign dominion. Following the Battle of Penghu, where Qing forces displayed their naval supremacy, Shi Lang led his fleet toward Taiwan. The Tungning kingdom, founded by Ming loyalists under Zheng Chenggong (commonly known as Koxinga), had resisted Qing rule for years, but its defenses proved inadequate against the experienced Qing naval commander. Shi Lang's strategic maneuvers and prior successes at Penghu demoralized the Tungning defenses, leading to their eventual capitulation. The surrender took place at Fort Zeelandia, a stronghold of the Tungning forces, which subsequently fell to Qing control, solidifying Shi Lang's reputation as a naval leader.

In the broader context, this event is part of the Qing dynasty’s efforts to integrate Taiwan into its imperial framework, establishing control over the provinces and diminishing foreign influences from the West and local insurgents. Following the surrender, Taiwan transitioned from the hands of the Zheng family to direct Qing governance, which led to further settlement and development of the island as a core territory of the Qing empire. This set the stage for subsequent policies that would influence Taiwan's demographics and culture for centuries to come.