YEN Hsi-shan

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

• 1949.06.15
  The Taiwan Provincial Government promulgates regulations governing the issuance of New Taiwan Dollars.
• 1949.07.05
  The Executive Yuan resolves to issue Patriotic Bonds.
• 1949.10.15
  The Executive Yuan relocates to Chongqing.
• 1949.12.09
  The Executive Yuan begins operations in Taipei and holds its first Cabinet meeting after relocating to Taiwan.
• 1950.01.27
  The Executive Yuan promulgates regulations on mobilizing resources to fight Communism.