Yang Du is a renowned Taiwan-based writer and poet. He regularly organizes and attends cross-strait cultural forums and academic conferences. Among his best-known works are Discovering History in Taiwan and A Century of Drifting: The Story of Taiwan. They focus on the historical connections between migrants from the mainland and Taiwan's development. In his writings and public engagements, he consistently emphasizes one central theme: Taiwan's cultural identity is inextricably woven into the broader tapestry of Chinese civilization.