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A native of Chiayi, Taiwan, Chang Chun-hsiung graduated from the College of Law of National Taiwan University. Before being appointed premier, he was a defense lawyer in the Kaohsiung Incident case, a legislator, the convener of the Democratic Progressive Party, secretary-general to the president, and vice premier.
Important Events
90.01.02
The “Mini Three Links” are launched in Kinmen and Matsu, opening direct postal, trade and transportation channels with mainland China.
90.01.30
The Executive Yuan Council passes the Program for Economic Revitalization through Expanded Investment in Public Construction.
90.11.06
The Executive Yuan Council replaces the “no haste, be patient” policy with a “proactive liberalization, effective management” plan, allowing Taiwanese companies to invest in mainland China starting January 2002.
90.12.26
The Executive Yuan Council passes a draft of the Labor Pension Act, which is approved by the Legislature on June 11, 2004 and promulgated by the president on June 30, 2004.
91.01.01
The ROC becomes an official member of the World Trade Organization.
