CHANG Chun-hsiung

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

• 2001.01.02
  The “Mini Three Links” are launched in Kinmen and Matsu, opening direct postal, trade and transportation channels with mainland China.
• 2001.01.30
  The Executive Yuan Council passes the Program for Economic Revitalization through Expanded Investment in Public Construction.
• 2001.11.06
  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.
• 2001.12.26
  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.
• 2002.01.01
  The ROC becomes an official member of the World Trade Organization.