YEN Hsi-shan
19490613 - 19500310

Yen Hsi-shan is a native of Wutai, Shanxi. It was during his premiership that the ROC government relocated from Chengdu to Taiwan in 1949. He stepped down as premier and became a senior adviser to the president in March 1950 after Chiang Kai-shek resumed his presidency.

Important Events

  • 38.06.15
    The Taiwan Provincial Government promulgates regulations governing the issuance of New Taiwan Dollars.
  • 38.07.05
    The Executive Yuan resolves to issue Patriotic Bonds.
  • 38.10.15
    The Executive Yuan relocates to Chongqing.
  • 38.12.09
    The Executive Yuan begins operations in Taipei and holds its first Cabinet meeting after relocating to Taiwan.
  • 39.01.27
    The Executive Yuan promulgates regulations on mobilizing resources to fight Communism.