CHEN Cheng

A native of Qingtian, Zhejiang, Chen Cheng also served stints as chairman of the Taiwan Provincial Government and as vice president of the ROC.

Important Events

• 1958.11.20
  The Executive Yuan announces reforms to the foreign exchange system, implementing a single exchange rate.
• 1959.08.07
  Severe flooding strikes 13 counties and cities in central and southern Taiwan. In response, the Taiwan Provincial Government puts forward a post-disaster reconstruction plan, and the president issues an emergency decree modifying tax regulations and budgets for governments of all levels.
• 1959.10.29
  The Executive Yuan Council approves the establishment of the Atomic Energy Council. On August 22, 1963, the Executive Yuan also approves Taiwan’s signing of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.
• 1960.05.09
  The Central Cross-island Highway (Provincial Highway No. 8) is opened to traffic.
• 1960.08.18
  The Executive Yuan Council resolves to relocate the treasured collections brought from the mainland’s Palace Museum and National Central Museum from their temporary home in Taichung to Taipei.
• 1961.02.09
  The Executive Yuan Council passes regulations and standards governing the organization of county and city governments in Taiwan Province.
• 1961.02.21
  Twenty-one local city and county councils are established throughout Taiwan Province.
• 1961.07.01
  The Central Bank resumes its operations.