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SU Tseng-chang

2019.01.14 - 2023.01.31

2019.01.14
Premier Su assumes the Premier Su assumes the premiership, and inspects African swine fever prevention efforts at Taoyuan International Airport, where he instructs that 100% of carry-on baggage be inspected, successfully preventing the fever’s spread.
2019.01.15
Premier Su signs off on the third phase of the Long-term National Space Technology Development Program as the first official document approved in his term.
2019.01.17
The premier directs banks to simplify customer verification procedures for the convenience of the banking public.
2019.02.15
Premier Su becomes the first holder of his office to deliver his policy report to the Legislature as a live-broadcast multimedia presentation.
2019.02.16
The government reaches a deal with four major transporters to resolve logistical issues with weekend delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables.
2019.02.21
The Cabinet passes a draft bill to enforce Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 748, upholding marriage equality in Taiwan.
2019.02.27
The administration overturns the convictions of a third batch of people sentenced during Taiwan’s authoritarian rule era, this time totaling 1,056 individuals.
2019.02.27
The premier announces a flexible work schedule policy for workers in the fisheries industry.
2019.03.06
Premier Su convenes the Executive Yuan public safety board, where he calls on authorities to crack down on lawlessness at adult entertainment venues, including drug use, street gang fighting and drunk driving.
2019.03.07
The Cabinet approves amendments to the Teachers’ Act aimed at preventing sexual misconduct by teachers.
2019.03.12
The government announces “loan customer growth” as a new banking evaluation index to spur bank financing to small and medium-sized businesses.
2019.03.14
The Executive Yuan approves draft amendments to the Protection of Children and Youths Welfare and Rights Act and the Criminal Code to prevent child abuse, street gang fighting and drunk driving.
2019.03.21
The Cabinet approves draft amendments to the Statute for Industrial Innovation to extend favorable tax treatment by 10 additional years, as well as offer tax credits for investment in smart machinery and 5G technology.
2019.03.22
A third nationwide drug sweep under operation “safe home” nets 7,315 kilograms of illegal drugs.
2019.03.25
The Executive Yuan gives approval for a plan to improve medical coverage for police officers, firefighters, maritime patrol and air service corps.
2019.03.28
The Executive Yuan signs off on draft amendments to the Criminal Code to impose heavier punishments on repeat drunk driving offenders.
2019.03.28
The Cabinet proposes changes to the Factory Management Act.
2019.03.28
The Cabinet proposes amendments to the Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area.
2019.04.02
Taiwan selects a quadrivalent recombinant influenza vaccine for its immunization drive in 2019.
2019.04.10
The Executive Yuan approves a feasibility study for a light rail line to the northern port city of Keelung.
2019.04.11
The Cabinet passes a draft bill encouraging Taiwanese individuals and for-profit enterprises to repatriate offshore assets.
2019.04.18
The premier approves a program to improve seismic resistance of buildings in all public high schools, junior highs and elementary schools.
2019.04.18
The Cabinet approves draft amendments to the Income Tax Act and the Criminal Code to increase long-term care tax benefits and combat fake news.
2019.04.20
Scholarships for the children of agricultural and fisheries workers are raised.
2019.04.25
A feasibility study for a Yellow Line to be added to the Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit System is approved.
2019.04.26
The Executive Yuan approves a program for the vertical expansion of industrial parks.
2019.05.01
Tax payers begin enjoying higher deductions on tax filings.
2019.05.02
The Executive Yuan proposes customs import tariff rule changes to encourage the replacement of large aging diesel vehicles.
2019.05.03
The Executive Yuan gives approval for phase 3 of a rural revitalization program.
2019.05.10
The government approves a program to improve air pollution at the Taichung power plant.
2019.05.10
The Cabinet greenlights the Taiwan 5G action plan.
2019.05.24
A special law on same-sex marriage takes effect.
2019.05.31
The Executive Yuan approves phase 2 construction of the Circular Line spanning the Taipei and New Taipei metro systems, as well as a program to invest in the careers of young Taiwanese.
2019.06.04
Construction kicks off on a pipeline to carry backup water from Taoyuan to Hsinchu.
2019.06.05
The Cultural Fundamental Act is promulgated and put into effect. The Taiwan Creative Content Agency is founded.
2019.06.06
The Executive Yuan approves a project to build a national sports park and train athletes.
2019.06.11
The fall armyworm emergency response task force is established.
2019.06.14
The Executive Yuan approves seven projects on Hakka culture, including language revival, arts development and community revitalization.
2019.06.17
The government approves subsidies for the replacement of old taxi cabs.
2019.06.24
Taiwan announces the success of its foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccination cessation project, and applies to the World Organisation for Animal Health for designation as an FMD-free country where vaccination is not practiced.
2019.06.25
The Cabinet approves the Three Major Programs for Investing in Taiwan: the Action Plan for Welcoming Overseas Taiwanese Businesses to Return to Invest in Taiwan, Action Plan for Accelerated Investment by Domestic Corporations, and Action Plan for Accelerated Investment by SMEs.
2019.06.27
Taiwan is removed from the European Union’s illegal fishing watch list.
2019.07.01
Public Television Service’s Taiwanese-language channel begins broadcasting.
2019.07.04
Taiwan officially joins the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement.
2019.07.07
The administration overturns the convictions of a fourth batch of people sentenced during Taiwan’s authoritarian rule era, this time totaling 2,006 individuals.
2019.07.16
The permit for the decommissioning of Taiwan’s No. 1 nuclear plant takes effect.
2019.07.18
The Executive Yuan passes draft amendments to the Agricultural Insurance Act to help diversify business risks for farmers.
2019.07.23
The government announces unlimited subsidies for installation of vision-based driver assistance systems in large vehicles.
2019.07.25
The Executive Yuan proposes a bill promoting the employment of middle-aged and elderly persons.
2019.08.01
The 2019 school curriculum guidelines are officially implemented. Telecommunications fees for fishing boats are fully subsidized. All children under age 4 are eligible for childrearing subsidies.
2019.08.02
A cellular communication base station is activated at the north peak of Yushan.
2019.08.15
The Executive Yuan approves the second phase of an improvement project for the Tongxiao power plant in Miaoli County.
2019.08.15
A proposal to hike the nation’s minimum wage rates is approved, with the hourly rate to rise to NT$158 (US$5.03).
2019.08.20
The government raises tuition subsidies for children of unemployed workers to a maximum of NT$24,000 (US$764) per person.
2019.08.28
The Executive Yuan greenlights an expanded fall and winter subsidy program for domestic tourism.
2019.08.30
New uniforms, shower facilities and clothes washers are purchased for trash collection teams across the nation.
2019.09.01
The government begins offering home rental subsidies for single adults, newlyweds, and families with minor children.
2019.09.02
During the fourth wave of operation “safe home,” law enforcement seize 2,571 kilograms of illegal drugs and more than NT$10 million (US$318,451) in criminal proceeds.
2019.09.10
The government announces plans to extend the high-speed rail to Pingtung in southern Taiwan.
2019.09.11
The Executive Yuan approves the second phase of an expanded fall and winter subsidy program for domestic tourism.
2019.09.12
The government greenlights a subsidy of NT$60,000 (US$1,932) per person per year for those living in residential long-term care facilities.
2019.09.18
The Executive Yuan authorizes a program to promote digital transformation among small and medium-sized businesses.
2019.10.01
The Executive Yuan orders immediate inspections and reconstruction of all aging and dangerous bridges in Taiwan.
2019.10.08
The government approves a project to relocate residents of Kaohsiung’s Dalinpu village.
2019.10.17
The government earmarks NT$2.55 billion (US$83.1 million) to compensate the Yami people of Orchid Island for maintaining a nuclear waste storage facility on land reserved for indigenous peoples.
2019.10.17
The Startup Terrace innovation park in New Taipei is inaugurated and welcomes 15 international accelerators and 130-plus tenant companies.
2019.10.21
The Executive Yuan announces the Salute to the Mountains policy, lifting public access restrictions on mountains and forests.
2019.10.23
The Executive Yuan announces funding support for linking roads along the left embankment of the Dahan River in northern Taiwan.
2019.10.27
The central government announces it will fund the costs of raising the left embankment of the Wugu floodway in New Taipei.
2019.10.30
The second stage of phase 2 of the Banxin water supply improvement project is completed, allowing Taipei and New Taipei cities to share water from the Feicui Reservoir.
2019.11.08
An extension of the Sanying metro line to Taoyuan’s Bade District is approved.
2019.11.08
The Executive Yuan approves a traceable agricultural products verification management program, as well as amendments to a “green payments” subsidy program.
2019.11.08
The Executive Yuan greenlights a rural health care improvement plan.
2019.11.12
Taiwan inaugurates its first large-scale offshore windfarm.
2019.11.14
The Executive Yuan approves phase 2 of a project to transform Kinmen into a low-carbon island.
2019.11.20
The Ocean Basic Act takes effect.
2019.11.22
The government announces that Taiwan can export green jujubes to South Korea, becoming the only country in the world to do so.
2019.11.25
The vessels R/V New Ocean Researchers 2 and 3 are delivered.
2019.11.28
The Executive Yuan approves a feasibility study on extending National Freeway 10 from Pingtung’s Ligang Interchange to Kaohsiung’s Xinwei Bridge.
2019.11.28
The Executive Yuan greenlights amendments to an action plan to boost small and medium-sized enterprises’ investments in Taiwan.
2019.11.30
Construction begins on a roadway connecting National Freeway 1 to Provincial Highway 74.
2019.12.06
The Executive Yuan approves a preparatory project to build a science park in Kaohsiung’s Qiaotou District as part of the Southern Taiwan Science Park.
2019.12.11
A project to improve the quality of long-term care residential facilities is approved.
2019.12.12
The government approves several urban renewal projects in Taipei and New Taipei cities, including development of Shezi Island, dike raising in Wugu, and landfill cleanings in Sanchong and Luzhou.
2019.12.13
The Executive Yuan approves a feasibility study on extending elevated railway tracks in Chiayi.
2019.12.16
The Shalun Green Energy Technology Demonstration Site in Tainan opens to tenant companies.
2019.12.23
A new 600-metric ton patrol vessel is christened, and a 35-metric ton patrol vessel and multifunctional boats are delivered.
2019.12.23
The South Link Highway is widened, and the entire length of the West Coast Expressway is opened to traffic. Electric train service is inaugurated between Fangliao and Chaozou stations on the South Link Line.
2019.12.31
Health officials begin screening arriving passengers from Wuhan for coronavirus before they disembark flights. Taiwan is the first country in the world to do so.
2020.01.01
The government expands the scope of logging ban compensations for lands reserved for indigenous peoples.
2020.01.01
Increases take effect for minimum wage rates, elderly farmer stipends and social worker salaries.
2020.01.06
The Suhua Highway along Provincial Highway 9 is open to traffic after improvement work is completed.
2020.01.12
Taiwan sends health experts to Wuhan to investigate the coronavirus outbreak.
2020.01.15
The anti-infiltration act is promulgated and put into effect.
2020.01.21
Taiwan’s first confirmed case of coronavirus infection is discovered by health officials conducting on-board screening of passengers from Wuhan.
2020.01.23
The Central Epidemic Command Center is upgraded to a level-2 facility as Wuhan imposes lockdown.
2020.01.24
Taiwan bans the export of face masks.
2020.01.31
The government requisitions all face masks produced domestically.
2020.02.02
An announcement is made to delay all school openings for two weeks at the high school level and below.
2020.02.03
The first charter flight repatriating Taiwanese businesspeople from Wuhan returns to Taiwan.
2020.02.04
The Taiwan Design Research Institute is established.
2020.02.06
Taiwan rolls out the Name-based Mask Distribution System for the public.
2020.02.13
A feasibility study on an eastern section of Taipei metro’s Circular Line is approved.
2020.02.17
Findings from an investigation into the 1980 massacre of family members of democracy movement leader Lin Yi-hsiung are published.
2020.02.20
The Executive Yuan proposes a special bill to prevent COVID-19 and provide economic relief and stimulus measures.
2020.02.25
The Legislature approves the Special Act for Prevention, Relief and Revitalization Measures for Severe Pneumonia with Novel Pathogens, paving the way for relief efforts to begin.
2020.02.27
The Cabinet passes a proposed special budget for COVID-19 relief and announces the Central Epidemic Command Center’s upgrade to a level-1 facility.
2020.03.04
A COVID-prevention taxi fleet is set up to transport inbound travelers from the airport directly to their place of quarantine.
2020.03.05
Face mask production tops 10 million units per day for the first time.
2020.03.12
Name-based Mask Distribution System 2.0 is rolled out.
2020.03.13
The Legislature approves a special budget to fund the fight against COVID-19 together with economic relief and stimulus measures.
2020.03.24
The Executive Yuan announces a second COVID-19 relief package.
2020.03.26
U.S. President Donald Trump signs the TAIPEI Act, or Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative Act.
2020.03.26
The Executive Yuan proposes a bill for a farmer pension system, a bill for citizen participation in criminal trials, and an amendment to the guns, ammunition and knives control act.
2020.04.01
Taiwan donates 10 million face masks to countries hard hit by COVID-19.
2020.04.02
The Executive Yuan proposes a second-phase COVID-19 relief package worth over NT$1 trillion (US$33 billion).
2020.04.21
The Legislature approves amendments to the Special Act for Prevention, Relief and Revitalization Measures for Severe Pneumonia with Novel Pathogens, raising the ceiling of the special budget to NT$210 billion (US$7 billion).
2020.04.22
Name-based Mask Distribution System 3.0 is implemented. A press conference is held on the progress of relief and stimulus efforts.
2020.04.23
The Executive Yuan proposes a special budget increase to fund an expansion of the COVID-19 response program.
2020.04.23
The Executive Yuan greenlights expansions to the Tainan campus of the Southern Taiwan Science Park.
2020.04.27
Home rental subsidies for single adults, newlyweds, and families with minor children are integrated and expanded to cover 120,000 households.
2020.04.27
A humanitarian campaign is launched to allow people to donate their quota of face masks to countries in need.
2020.04.30
A feasibility study on extending the Wugu-Yangmei overpass on National Freeway 1 to Miaoli’s Toufen Township is approved.
2020.04.30
The Executive Yuan approves a project to clean the ocean.
2020.05.01
Tax payers with long-term care expenses can begin taking a special deduction of NT$120,000 (US$4,013) on tax filings.
2020.05.04
Findings from an investigation into the 1981 death of democracy advocate Chen Wen-chen are published.
2020.05.07
The Executive Yuan puts forth amendments to the Criminal Code, Enforcement Law of the Criminal Code, and Act Governing the Use of Police Weapons.
2020.05.08
The Legislative Yuan passes a special budget increase to fund an expansion of the COVID-19 response program.
2020.05.14
Under three major programs to boost investment in Taiwan, approved investments by companies surpass the NT$1 trillion (US$33.4 billion) mark.
2020.05.19
The Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute is inaugurated.
2020.05.22
The Executive Yuan authorizes an air pollution control plan.
2020.06.02
The government announces the “triple stimulus” vouchers program.
2020.06.03
The Coast Guard Administration launches its first 4,000-metric ton patrol vessel, the Chiayi.
2020.06.08
On National Oceans Day, the Executive Yuan approves the National Ocean Policy White Paper.
2020.06.13
Taiwan is declared by the World Organisation for Animal Health to be free of foot-and-mouth disease.
2020.06.16
Taiwan places 11th in the World Competitiveness Yearbook, its best showing since 2016.
2020.06.18
The Executive Yuan approves a Hong Kong humanitarian aid project.
2020.06.22
The Brave Eagle new advanced jet trainer takes its maiden flight.
2020.06.30
5G services are launched as Taiwan enters the 5G era alongside the U.S., Japan and South Korea.
2020.07.01
The Executive Yuan greenlights programs for elementary and junior high schools to improve audiovisual classrooms and upgrade school kitchens.
2020.07.01
Sign-up begins for the triple stimulus voucher program.
2020.07.03
An initiative to help young entrepreneurs fulfill dreams is approved.
2020.07.06
The Executive Yuan passes a program to improve elementary school playgrounds and another to upgrade power systems at the high school level and below.
2020.07.07
The government announces that all elementary and junior high school classrooms will have air conditioning by 2022.
2020.07.13
A preparatory project to build an “X base” at the Hsinchu Science Park is approved.
2020.07.21
The R/V New Ocean Researcher 1 vessel is delivered.
2020.07.23
Summer electricity consumption hits a record high with solar power contributing as much as 6 percent to total supply.
2020.07.23
The Executive Yuan sets forth a second increase to the COVID-19 special budget for Taiwan’s response program.
2020.07.31
The Executive Yuan approves off-campus rental subsidies for college students, along with a program to modernize dormitories.
2020.08.09
-　2020-08-12　U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar visits Taiwan as the two sides sign a memorandum of understanding on health cooperation.
2020.08.14
A year since the enactment of an offshore funds repatriation law, the government has received applications to repatriate NT$216.6 billion (US$7.3 billion).
2020.08.15
Construction begins on an offshore wind power operation and maintenance base in Changhua.
2020.08.27
The Taipei Music Center is inaugurated.
2020.08.27
The Executive Yuan passes the Zhuoshui River fugitive dust control project (phase 2). A new passport cover design is approved.
2020.08.28
Taiwan inaugurates an F-16 fighter aircraft maintenance center.
2020.08.28
Taiwan announces the easing of restrictions on U.S. pork and beef imports.
2020.08.28
Law enforcement officials carry out the fifth wave of operation “safe home” to crack down on illicit drugs.
2020.08.30
-　2020-09-04　Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil leads a delegation to Taiwan.
2020.09.01
The Executive Yuan approves a project to move railway tracks underground in Taoyuan.
2020.09.03
The government establishes a NT$10 billion (US$338.6 million) fund to boost the pig farming industry’s competitiveness.
2020.09.04
Google announces an investment of NT$20 billion (US$677.1 million) to build a third data center in Taiwan.
2020.09.17
-　2020-09-19　U.S. Under Secretary of State Keith Krach visits Taiwan.
2020.09.25
The Executive Yuan approves the continued operation of eight water reclamation plants and the construction of three new ones.
2020.09.28
Taiwan issues the 1,000th employment gold card for foreign nationals.
2020.10.01
The Irrigation Agency is founded.
2020.10.19
A feasibility study on elevating railways in Yilan is approved, while plans are made to extend the high-speed railway line to Yilan.
2020.10.23
Power generators Nos. 9 and 10 are completed at the Tashan Power Plant in Kinmen County.
2020.10.23
Lawmakers approve a second increase to the COVID-19 special budget for Taiwan’s response program.
2020.10.26
Microsoft announces investments for four major projects in Taiwan.
2020.10.26
Intraday odd-lot trading begins.
2020.10.29
The Executive Yuan proposes amendments to the exclusive economic zone law and the Sand and Gravel Excavation Act to stiffen penalties and fines for illegal cross-border sand mining.
2020.10.30
Taiwan registers GDP growth of 3.33 percent in the third quarter, the only positive rate among the Four Asian Tigers.
2020.11.17
The Executive Yuan approves phase 2 of a government-sponsored physicians program.
2020.11.20
The Taiwan-U.S. Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue is held as the two sides sign a memorandum of understanding.
2020.11.24
Construction begins on indigenous submarines.
2020.11.25
Taiwan places fourth—its highest ranking ever—in a survey by the Asian Corporate Governance Association.
2020.11.26
The Executive Yuan proposes a draft bill to promote industrial-academic cooperation and nurture talent in fields important to national development.
2020.11.27
The Executive Yuan approves plans for a new, domestically built ferry operating between Taiwan proper and the Penghu Islands.
2020.12.03
The government announces five measures for managing pork imports.
2020.12.03
The Executive Yuan proposes a plan to create a healthier real estate market.
2020.12.04
The Middle-aged and Elderly Employment Promotion Act takes effect.
2020.12.08
Taiwan is rated as the only “open” country in Asia in a global survey on civic space.
2020.12.10
The Executive Yuan approves a feasibility study on extending the high-speed rail to Pingtung in southern Taiwan.
2020.12.10
The National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights is adopted.
2020.12.15
Taiwan and the U.S. sign a scientific and technological cooperation agreement.
2020.12.15
Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is the second largest in the world as output value breaks the NT$3 trillion (US$105.4 billion) mark.
2020.12.20
The South Link railway line becomes fully electrified.
2020.12.23
Domestically produced meat is used in school lunches at all 3,368 elementary and junior high schools across the nation.
2020.12.24
Exports for the first 11 months of the year reach US$312.3 billion with export orders hitting US$473.1 billion, both historic highs.
2020.12.24
The November unemployment rate drops to an eight-month low of 3.75 percent.
2020.12.24
Basic living expense allowance per person is raised and may be deducted in 2021 tax filings.
2020.12.25
The Legislative Yuan passes an amendment to the Civil Code to lower the age of majority to 18. The Act Governing Electronic Payment Institutions is also amended.
2020.12.30
The second phase of the New Generation Anti-drug Strategy is approved.
2020.12.30
The Legislature approves a new version of the actual-price registration system for property transactions.
2020.12.31
Construction is completed on a desalination plant in Penghu capable of producing 4,000 metric tons of potable water per day.
2020.12.31
The TAIEX closes above the 10,000-point mark for the 1,150th day, hitting a historic high of over 14,700 points.
2021.01.01
Higher minimum wage rates take effect. Subsidies are increased for employers who hire middle-aged and elderly workers.
2021.01.01
Under the preferential home mortgage program for young adults, the interest rate on the one-off variable rate option is lowered from 1.43 to 1.4 percent.
2021.01.01
Telemedicine is incorporated into the National Health Insurance system. A preferential home mortgage program for young adults is extended.
2021.01.01
Farmer pension and crop insurance laws take effect. Elementary and junior high schools receive increased subsidies for school lunches.
2021.01.05
Taiwan places sixth globally and first in Asia for gender equality (assessment based on a model used by the U.N. Development Programme).
2021.01.06
Taiwan’s foreign exchange reserves reach US$529.9 million.
2021.01.07
The Executive Yuan proposes amendments to the Commodity Tax Act to extend for five more years commodity tax discounts when trading in old scooters or vehicles. Subsidies for purchasing electric scooters will also be continued.
2021.01.10
The Executive Yuan directs the Council of Agriculture to publish compensation standards for agricultural losses caused by cold weather, ensuring farmers receive compensation as quickly as possible.
2021.01.10
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announces a decision to lift restrictions on official exchanges between Taiwan and the U.S.
2021.01.10
The government announces plans for a science park in Pingtung.
2021.01.11
The Maritime Technology Innovation Center is launched.
2021.01.11
Passports are issued with a new cover design highlighting “Taiwan.”
2021.05.06
The Cabinet passes three policies to build a supportive environment for pregnancy and childrearing, expanding fertility treatment subsidies, increasing subsidies for parental leave without pay, and raising the number and scope of free prenatal exams.
2021.07.29
The Cabinet approves the five-year NT$40.7 billion (US$1.5 billion) second phase of a program to strengthen Taiwan’s social safety net, bolstering community support services and mental health programs.
2021.09.22
Sign-up begins for the quintuple stimulus voucher program.
2021.12.30
The Cabinet approves development plans for Chiayi Science Park and Pingtung Science Park.
2022.04.21
The Cabinet passes draft amendments to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Management Act, changing the act’s name to the Climate Change Response Act and codifying the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
2022.04.25
An air conditioning installation program is completed in nearly 3,500 elementary and junior high schools nationwide.
2022.05.05
The Cabinet approves Taiwan’s first National Human Rights Action Plan.
2022.05.23
The Cabinet approves an NT$30 billion (US$1 billion) expanded rent subsidy program.
2022.09.01
The government launches programs to provide internet access for every classroom, tablet access for every student, and central kitchen services for rural schools.
2022.12.30
The government completes a 141-kilometer underground cable and tree-planting project along the Ping-E Highway at the southern tip of Taiwan.
2023.01.12
The Cabinet passed a proposed special bill to boost economic and social resilience and share the proceeds of growth in the post-pandemic era, containing a one-time payment of NT$6,000 (US$197) to every person.

LAI Ching-te

2017.09.08 - 2019.01.14

2017.09.12
The Executive Yuan orders a 3-percent salary increase, to begin 2018, for all military personnel, civil servants and public school teachers to spur pay raises for workers in the private sector and stimulate the overall economy.
2017.09.27
Premier Lai hosts an interministerial meeting on boosting investment in Taiwan, the first in a series of 27 gatherings held through January 7, 2019. The meetings focus on raising salaries, cutting taxes, removing barriers to investment and improving the investment environment.
2017.10.12
The Executive Yuan approves amendments to the Income Tax Act that ease the burden on salary earners, low and medium-income taxpayers, small and medium-sized enterprises, and startup businesses.
2017.11.09
Amendments to the Labor Standards Act receive Executive Yuan approval, providing for a safe yet flexible labor system.
2017.11.23
The Executive Yuan passes revisions to the Urban Renewal Act to speed redevelopment in Taiwan’s cities.
2017.12.21
The Executive Yuan proposes an air pollution control action plan that sets out several indicator-based policy targets and outlines specific control and prevention measures to improve overall air quality.
2017.12.21
The Executive Yuan approves revisions to the Company Act aimed at creating a friendly environment for innovation and entrepreneurship.
2018.01.18
The AI Taiwan Action Plan is introduced by the Executive Yuan to speed local industry’s full adoption of artificial intelligence and hasten the implementation of the “five plus two” innovative industries policy.
2018.02.22
The Executive Yuan launches an action plan for improving the funding environment for startups by fully developing a supportive ecosystem for new firms.
2018.02.26
The Executive Yuan finalizes a plan to assemble a stronger social safety net geared towards the control and elimination of risk factors that underlie social ills.
2018.05.17
The Executive Yuan passes an unmanned vehicle experimentation bill to lay the groundwork for smart transportation and traffic management.
2018.05.21
The Executive Yuan establishes a Cabinet-level board for regional revitalization, declares 2019 as the inaugural year of regional revitalization, and presents a strategy to energize regional communities and economies across Taiwan.
2018.06.14
A financial sector development action plan is unveiled with an eye to building Taiwan into an advanced and globally competitive financial market.
2018.07.26
The Executive Yuan announces comprehensive countermeasures for Taiwan’s declining birthrate, including expanded public education and child care services and a “quasi-public” day care and preschool system, all of which are expected to create a supportive childrearing environment.
2018.09.01
A student loan relief program kicks off to assist the economically disadvantaged and enable young people to better plan a career path.
2018.09.05
The Executive Yuan approves increases in minimum wage rates to NT$23,100 (US$750) per month and NT$150 (US$4.87) per hour, to take effect January 1, 2019.
2018.11.01
A farmers’ occupational injury insurance scheme is launched on a trial basis to ensure on-the-job safety and economic compensation for agricultural workers.
2018.11.29
The Executive Yuan passes a new economic immigration bill to expand the talent pool and workforce needed for the nation’s industrial development.
2018.12.06
Premier Lai lays out a blueprint for making Taiwan a bilingual nation by 2030. The policy is designed to improve the nation’s English proficiency and boost Taiwan’s competitiveness.
2018.12.20
The Executive Yuan passes draft amendments to the Statute for Industrial Innovation, encouraging industries to embrace smart manufacturing and 5G, or fifth-generation, mobile communication applications.
2019.01.01
The government launches an action plan for attracting investments from Taiwanese firms operating overseas, with the aim of bringing outstanding companies back home and promoting industrial upgrade and transformation.
2019.01.10
A fundamental bill on culture is passed by the Executive Yuan to advance the public’s cultural rights and achieve the vision of a “cultural Taiwan.”
2019.01.10
A smart governance strategic plan is approved to drive the government’s digital transformation, enhance policymaking quality, and encourage civic engagement along with social innovation.

LIN Chuan

2016.05.20 - 2017.09.08

2016.06.23
The Executive Yuan approves a five-point promotional strategy and action plan for food safety.
2016.09.01
The Executive Yuan approves draft amendments to the Housing Act to promote social housing and ensure housing justice. The amendments were then approved by the Legislature on December 23, 2016 and promulgated by the president on January 11, 2017.
2016.10.06
The Executive Yuan approves draft amendments to the Long-Term Care Services Act to promote and ensure stable funding for the 10-year long-term care 2.0 plan. The amendments were approved by the Legislature on January 11, 2017 and promulgated by the president on January 26, 2017.
2016.10.20
The Executive Yuan passes draft amendments to the Electricity Act to push for transformation of the domestic energy sector. The amendments approved by the Legislature were promulgated by the president on January 26, 2017.
2016.11.20
The Executive Yuan approves a biomedical industrial innovation plan as part of the “five-plus-two” innovative industries policy.
2016.12.08
The Executive Yuan passes a draft of the Indigenous Languages Development Act. The draft is approved by the Legislature on May 26, 2017 and promulgated by the president on June 14, 2017.
2016.12.28
The Toxic and Chemical Substances Bureau begins operations to promote food safety management.
2017.03.30
The Executive Yuan approves a bill governing the retirement and pensions of public school teachers and employees. The bill approved by the Legislature was promulgated by the president on August 9, 2017.
2017.04.05
The Executive Yuan approves the Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program.
2017.07.21
The Executive Yuan approves a new-generation anti-drug strategy guideline.
2017.08.25
After approving raises on September 12, 2016, the Executive Yuan again approves increases in minimum wage rates to NT$22,000 (US$727) per month and NT$140 (US$4.63) per hour, to take effect from January 1, 2018.
2017.09.01
Under Executive Yuan guidance, the Ministry of Finance proposes a tax reform package.

CHANG San-cheng

2016.02.01 - 2016.05.20

2016.01.26
Acting Premier Chang surveys massive losses at coastal Tainan fish farms due to extreme cold weather. Aside from ordering the creation of a task force to deal with the impact of the cold spell, Chang asks central and local governments to assess losses quickly and subsidize fishermen generously.
2016.02.06
After a deadly earthquake rattles Tainan, Premier Chang promptly visits hard-hit areas and orders the formation of a disaster recovery task force. Chang returned to Tainan more than 10 times thereafter to monitor rescue and recovery operations, calling for full assistance from central and local authorities.
2016.02.25
The Executive Yuan Council passes draft amendments to the Urban Renewal Act, the Disaster Prevention and Protection Act, and the Building Act.
2016.03.14
The government announces soil liquefaction risk areas and launches a package of preventive measures. On April 28, 2016, the Executive Yuan approves a plan to improve the safety of residential buildings around Taiwan.
2016.04.22
A national research center for mosquito-borne diseases is inaugurated, with branches in Tainan and Kaohsiung cities.
2016.05.05
The Executive Yuan Council proposes five laws on digital convergence: an electronic communications broadcast act, an act governing telecommunications infrastructure and resources, a telecommunications enterprise act, an act governing cable multichannel platform services, and a radio and television enterprises and channel enterprises administration act.

MAO Chi-kuo

2014.12.08 - 2016.02.01

2014.12.31
The Executive Yuan establishes the Innovation and Startups Taskforce. In the following months, it successively approves the draft of the Act Governing Electronic Payment Institutions as well as draft amendments to the Company Act (specifically regarding “close companies”) and the Limited Partnership Act.
2015.06.03
The Long-term Care Services Act is promulgated by the president; it will be implemented two years after promulgation.
2015.06.16
The Executive Yuan launches a board to coordinate measures concerning new immigrants.
2015.07.01
The Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Management Act is promulgated and implemented.
2015.07.21
The Executive Yuan approves a financial restructuring plan for Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp.
2015.09.17
The Executive Yuan approves the Productivity 4.0 plan.
2015.10.13
The Executive Yuan approves a white paper about Taiwan’s graying population.
2015.11.16
The Executive Yuan approves the country’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution for greenhouse gas reduction.
2015.12.20
Taiwan welcomes the 10 millionth visitor of the year to the country, a milestone for its tourism development.
2016.01.01
An integrated land and housing tax system is implemented.

JIANG Yi-huah

2013.02.18 - 2014.12.08

2013.04.10
Execution of the Taipei-Tokyo Fisheries Agreement.
2013.04.20
The Wugu-Yangmei Overpass on National Freeway No. 1 is opened.
2013.04.29
The Executive Yuan approves the free economic pilot zone program.
2013.05.03
The Executive Yuan approves the merger of Taoyuan City and Taoyuan County into a special municipality, set to take effect December 25, 2014.
2013.07.10
The Agreement between New Zealand and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu on Economic Cooperation is signed.
2013.09.26
The Executive Yuan approves the second phase of a project to reshape technical and vocational education.
2013.11.07
The Agreement between Singapore and the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu on Economic Partnership is signed.
2014.02.10
The Executive Yuan approves the Integrated Program to Cultivate, Retain, and Attract Talent.
2014.05.28
The Executive Yuan promotes the “Taiwan 368 Care Services Plan” to provide adult day care services in each of Taiwan’s 368 townships, cities and districts.
2014.07.16
The electrified Hualien-Taitung railway begins service.
2014.08.19
The Executive Yuan approves the HeadStart Taiwan Project.
2014.09.04
The Executive Yuan approves an action plan to promote social enterprises.
2014.10.13
The Executive Yuan approves the Industrial Upgrading and Transformation Action Plan.

Sean C. CHEN

2012.02.06 - 2013.02.18

2012.03.20
The Executive Yuan approves the High-Value Petrochemical Industry Promotion Project.
2012.07.19
The Executive Yuan approves a project to strengthen the development of basic industrial technologies.
2012.08.01
A national registry for the actual prices of real estate property transactions is implemented.
2012.08.31
The ROC Central Bank announces the signing of the Memorandum on Cross-strait Currency Clearing Cooperation with mainland China, paving the way for domestic banks to conduct renminbi business beginning February 6, 2013.
2012.09.11
The Executive Yuan announces the Economic Power-Up Plan to promote industrial innovation and stimulate markets.
2012.10.02
The U.S. announces Taiwan’s membership in its Visa Waiver Program, making Taiwan the world’s 37th and Asia’s seventh country to receive the privilege.
2012.10.08
The Executive Yuan approves the Mittelstand Upgrading Project to nurture industry-leading small and medium-sized enterprises.
2012.12.31
Became an official member of the The Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention and Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S).
2013.01.01
The second-generation National Health Insurance program is implemented. Taiwan becomes a member of the Pharmaceutical Inspection Convention and Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme.

WU Den-yih

2009.09.10 - 2012.02.06

2009.12.02
The Executive Yuan approves the i-Taiwan 12 Projects.
2010.01.12
The Legislative Yuan approves government reorganization laws to streamline the Executive Yuan from 37 to 29 ministries and commissions and to limit the civil servant workforce to 173,000.
2010.06.29
Taiwan and mainland China sign the Cross-Straits Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement.
2010.11.25
The EU approved the Schengen Visa waiver treatment for the ROC.
2010.12.16
The Executive Yuan approves the Suhua Highway Mountain Section Improvement Project.
2011.06.21
Taiwan and mainland China confirm an arrangement allowing mainland residents to visit Taiwan proper as independent travelers; the first such travelers arrived on June 28, 2011. The three outlying islands of Kinmen, Matsu and Penghu are also opened to independent travelers on July 29, 2011.
2011.09.20
The Executive Yuan approves the 12-year national fundamental education plan, to be implemented in the 2014-2015 school year.
2011.09.22
Taiwan and Japan ink an arrangement for mutual cooperation on the liberalization, promotion and protection of investments. The arrangement is then approved by the Executive Yuan on September 29, 2011, ratified by the Legislature on November 22, 2011, and promulgated by the president on January 20, 2012.

LIU Chao-shiuan

2008.05.20 - 2009.09.10

2008.06.19
The Executive Yuan Council approves a plan to normalize the “Mini Three Links,” allowing mainlanders with valid permits to travel between Taiwan and the mainland via Kinmen and Matsu.
2008.10.01
The National Pension Act takes effect.
2008.10.07
Amid the global economic crisis, the government announces full coverage of deposits in financial institutions to stabilize Taiwan’s financial system and boost depositor confidence.
2008.11.24
The Executive Yuan Council passes a draft of the Special Act for Distributing Consumer Vouchers to Boost the Economy, which is later approved by the Legislature on December 5, 2008 and promulgated by the president on the same day.
2009.01.01
The Labor Insurance Pension scheme takes effect.
2009.02.05
The Executive Yuan Council passes a draft of the Non-Departmental Public Bodies Act, which is approved by the Legislature on April 8, 2011 and promulgated by the president on April 27, 2011.
2009.03.26
The Executive Yuan announces the promotion of six key emerging industries. It also approves a draft amendment to the Act of Military Service System to gradually change the ROC military from a conscripted to a volunteer force; the amendment is later passed by the Legislature on December 13, 2011 and promulgated by the president on December 28, 2011.
2009.06.11
The Executive Yuan Council passes a draft amendment to the Income Tax Act, which is approved by the Legislature on January 7, 2011 and promulgated by the president on January 19, 2011. The amendments revoke income tax exemptions for teachers and military personnel effective January 1, 2012.
2009.08.08
Typhoon Morakot brings devastation to southern Taiwan and other parts of the island, prompting the Executive Yuan to establish the Morakot Post-Disaster Reconstruction Council a week later. On August 27, 2009, the Legislative Yuan approves a special act for post-Morakot reconstruction and allocates a budget of NT$116.5 billion. This act is promulgated by the president on August 28, 2009.
2009.08.27
The Executive Yuan approves the creation of four special municipalities from Taipei County, Taichung County and City, Tainan County and City, and Kaohsiung County and City, to take effect December 25, 2010.

CHANG Chun-hsiung

2007.05.21 - 2008.05.20

2007.07.11
The Executive Yuan Council passes a flagship program to turn Taiwan into a major destination for medical tourism.
2007.10.01
The Executive Yuan designates October 24 as Taiwan United Nations Day.
2008.03.19
The Executive Yuan Council passes the “Mini Three Links” expansion plan.

SU Tseng-chang

2006.01.25 - 2007.05.21

2006.03.01
Per presidential order, the Executive Yuan Council announces that the Guidelines for National Unification will cease to apply.
2006.06.16
The Hsuehshan Tunnel officially opens after 13 years of construction.
2006.10.25
The Executive Yuan announces the “Big Investment, Big Warmth” plan covering industrial development, financial markets, the industrial workforce, public infrastructure and social welfare.
2007.03.02
Taiwan High Speed Rail full-line service from Taipei to Kaohsiung is launched after 15 years of construction.

Frank HSIEH

2005.02.01 - 2006.01.25

2005.03.30
The Executive Yuan announces National Health Insurance subsidies for children under 3 from low- and medium-income families, to begin April 4, 2005.
2005.04.11
The Taiwan Six-Star Plan for a Healthy Community is promoted to build healthy communities through six areas of industrial development.
2005.07.06
The Executive Yuan Council passes the Regulation Project of Flood-Prone Areas.

YU Shyi-kun

2002.02.01 - 2005.02.01

2002.05.13
The Executive Yuan approves the Keelung River Comprehensive Improvement Plan.
2002.05.31
The Executive Yuan approves the Challenge 2008: Six-Year National Development Plan.
2003.03.16
Experts from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention arrive in Taiwan, confirming three cases of atypical pneumonia to be severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). On April 28, 2003, the Executive Yuan passes a draft of the provisional act for the prevention and relief of SARS. The bill clears the Legislature on May 2, 2003 and is promulgated by the president the same day. On July 5, 2003, Taiwan is removed from the World Health Organization list of SARS-affected areas.
2003.10.29
The Executive Yuan Council passes a draft of the Referendum Act, which is ratified by the Legislature on November 27, 2003 and promulgated by the president on December 31, 2003.
2003.11.25
The Executive Yuan announces the New Ten Major Construction Projects with a budget of NT$500 billion over five years.
2004.02.11
The ROC joins the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission as a “fishing entity.”
2004.08.23
The Legislative Yuan approves constitutional amendments to halve the number of seats in the Legislative Yuan, adopt a “single-member-district, two-ballot” system for legislative elections, abolish the National Assembly, and codify the right to referendum in the Constitution.
2005.01.29
Direct chartered flights are launched between Taiwan and mainland China for the Lunar New Year holiday.

CHANG Chun-hsiung

2000.10.06 - 2002.02.01

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.

TANG Fei

2000.05.20 - 2000.10.06

2000.05.26
An Executive Yuan-hosted meeting approves the “333 Welfare Policy” to release of a monthly subsidy of NT$3,000 for seniors age 65 and older beginning July 1.
2000.08.30
The Executive Yuan Council passes the Plan to Develop a Knowledge-Based Economy.

Vincent C. SIEW

1997.09.01 - 2000.05.20

1998.04.16
The Executive Yuan Council passes a draft of the Offshore Islands Development Act, approved by the Legislature on March 21, 2000 and promulgated by the president on April 5, 2000.
1998.08.20
The Executive Yuan Council passes a stimulus program to expand domestic demand by enhancing public and private investment.
1998.09.10
The Executive Yuan Council passes a draft of the Provisional Statute for the Reorganization of Taiwan Provincial Government, approved by the Legislature on October 9, 1998 and promulgated by the president October 28, 1998.
1998.12.03
The Executive Yuan Council passes a draft of the Local Government Act, which is approved by the Legislature on January 13, 1999 and promulgated by the president on January 25, 1999. The act marks a milestone in local self-government as it defines the complete structure of Taiwan’s local government system and the relationship between the central and local governments.
1998.12.16
The Executive Yuan establishes the Improper Martial Law Period Insurgency and Espionage Convictions Compensation Foundation.
1999.02.24
The Executive Yuan Council passes a program to strengthen the nation’s economic health.
1999.05.27
The Government Procurement Act is implemented to bring Taiwan’s procurement environment into compliance with World Trade Organization rules, helping the nation’s bid to join the organization.
1999.09.21
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake devastates Taiwan and claims thousands of lives. The president later issues an emergency decree and the Executive Yuan passes a draft of the Provisional Act Governing 921 Earthquake Post-Disaster Reconstruction, which is approved by the Legislature on January 14, 2000 and promulgated by the president on February 3, 2000.
1999.12.01
Taiwan launches the public welfare lottery.
1999.12.10
Asia’s first human rights monument is unveiled on the Green Island.

LIEN Chan

1993.02.27 - 1997.09.01

1993.04.27
In Singapore, a historic cross-strait meeting takes place between leaders of Taiwan’s Straits Exchange Foundation and mainland China’s Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits.
1993.06.10
The Executive Yuan Council passes a draft of the February 28 Incident Disposition and Compensation Act, which is approved by the Legislature on March 23, 1995 and promulgated by the president on April 7, 1995.
1994.07.14
The Executive Yuan Council approves a plan to promote 12 key construction projects.
1995.01.05
The Executive Yuan Council passes the Plan for Developing Taiwan as an Asia-Pacific Regional Operations Center.
1995.03.01
The National Health Insurance program is launched.
1995.09.19
The first round of subsidies for elderly farmers is paid out.
1995.12.08
The Taiwan-Macau flight route begins service, allowing passengers to fly between Taiwan and Beijing via Macau without changing aircraft.
1996.03.23
In the ROC’s first-ever direct election of president and vice president, Lee Teng-hui and Lien Chan win, respectively.
1996.12.19
The Executive Yuan Council passes a draft of the Budget Act, approved by the Legislature on October 15, 1998 and promulgated by the president on October 29, 1998. This law shifts the start of the government’s fiscal year from July 1 to January 1.
1996.12.23
The National Development Conference is held, culminating in a cross-party consensus on December 27, 1996 on five key points: (1) a premier nominated by the president need not be approved by the Legislature; (2) the president is entitled to dismiss the Legislature; (3) all provincial elections are to be frozen; (4) township and town executives are to be government-appointed; and (5) cabinet dismissal power and impeachment power against the president and vice president are to be given to the Legislature.
1997.08.12
For civil servants, the Executive Yuan approves two-day weekends for the second and fourth weeks of each month and changes eight national holidays to regular work days, to take effect January 1, 1998.
1997.08.24
The second north-south freeway (National Highway No. 3) opens in its entirety.

HAU Pei-tsun

1990.06.01 - 1993.02.27

1990.06.05
Premier Hau convenes the Executive Yuan public security meeting, giving agencies three directives and eight specific tasks.
1990.06.28
The National Affairs Conference is held to discuss five issues: (1) national assembly reform, (2) local governance, (3) the central government system, (4) mainland policy and cross-strait relations, and (5) revisions to the ROC Constitution and to the Temporary Provisions Effective During the Period of National Mobilization for Suppression of the Communist Rebellion.
1990.11.01
The Executive Yuan Council passes a draft of the Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area. The act is later passed by the Legislative Yuan on July 16, 1992 and promulgated by the president on July 31, 1992.
1991.01.31
The Executive Yuan Council passes a six-year National Development Plan with a total budget of NT$8.2 trillion.
1991.03.14
The Executive Yuan Council passes the Guidelines for National Unification.
1991.05.01
The president declares the termination of the Temporary Provisions Effective During the Period of National Mobilization for Suppression of the Communist Rebellion.
1992.07.01
Household registration affairs are turned over from the police to civil affairs authorities.
1992.08.22
ROC-South Korea formal diplomatic relations are severed.
1992.09.29
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) council of representatives begin examining the application for accession by the “Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu.”
1992.11.07
The Act Governing the Security and Guidance of Kinmen, Matsu, Dongsha and Nansha Areas takes effect, allowing Kinmen and Matsu to revert from military administration to civilian rule.
1992.11.19
The Executive Yuan Council passes a draft of the Act on Property-Declaration by Public Servants. The act is approved by the Legislature on June 15, 1993, promulgated by the president on July 2, 1993, and implemented on September 1, 1993.

LEE Huan

1989.06.01 - 1990.06.01

1989.08.15
The Executive Yuan sets up a task force to promote privatization of state-owned enterprises.
1990.02.01
The Executive Yuan Council passes drafts of the Statute for Upgrading Industry (passed by the Legislative Yuan on December 28, 1990 and promulgated by the president on December 29, 1990) and the Foreign Futures Trading Act (passed by the Legislative Yuan on June 19, 1992 and promulgated by the president on July 10, 1992).

YU Kuo-hwa

1984.06.01 - 1989.06.01

1986.01.16
The Executive Yuan Council passes a plan for VLSI (very large-scale integration) circuit manufacturing, setting the foundation for developing semiconductor technology in the ROC.
1987.07.15
Martial law is lifted in Taiwan.
1987.11.02
Local residents are permitted to visit relatives in mainland China.
1988.01.01
The ban on establishment of new newspapers is lifted, and restrictions on the number of pages per issue are relaxed.
1988.01.13
President Ching-kuo Chiang passed away. Vice President Teng-hui Lee became the 7th president of the Republic of China and proclaimed an emergency settlement order.
1988.05.05
The Executive Yuan Council passes the draft of the Consumer Protection Law, which is later approved by the Legislature on January 11, 1994 and promulgated by the president on the same day.
1988.12.22
The Executive Yuan Council passes the draft of the Farmer Health Insurance Act, later approved by the Legislature on June 6, 1989 and promulgated by the president on June 23, 1989.
1989.01.26
The Legislature passes the Act Governing the Voluntary Retirement of the First-Term Senior Congressperson, ending a system in which parliamentarians had not faced re-election for decades.
1989.05.04
The Executive Yuan Council passes a draft amendment to the Handicapped Welfare Act, approved by the Legislature on January 12, 1990 and promulgated by the president on January 24, 1990. Later renamed People with Disabilities Rights Protection Act, this law stipulates that people with disabilities must make up at least 2 percent of the work force at government agencies, public schools, and state businesses that have over 100 employees.

SUN Yun-suan

1978.06.01 - 1984.06.01

1978.09.14
The Executive Yuan Council passes a draft amendment to the Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, which is passed by the Legislative Yuan on December 8, 1978 and promulgated by the president on December 20, 1978. Under the amendment, exchange rates will no longer be set by the government, and holders of foreign exchange will no longer need to deal solely with the Central Bank.
1978.11.09
The Executive Yuan Council approves the upgrade of Kaohsiung City to a special municipality, to take effect July 1, 1979.
1978.11.23
The Executive Yuan Council passes the draft of the Act for Establishment and Administration of Science Parks, which is approved by the Legislative Yuan on July 17, 1979 and promulgated by the president on July 27, 1979.
1978.12.16
ROC-U.S. formal diplomatic relations are severed, and the president of the ROC issues an emergency decree.
1979.02.22
To establish a new relationship with the U.S., the Executive Yuan announces an organizational framework for the Coordination Council for North American Affairs.
1979.05.24
The Executive Yuan Council passes a draft of the Handicapped Welfare Act, which is passed by the Legislature on May 20, 1980 and promulgated by the president on June 2, 1980.
1979.11.01
In response to the second oil crisis, the Executive Yuan establishes the Energy Commission under the Ministry of Economic Affairs, and the president promulgates the Energy Administration Act on August 8, 1990.
1979.12.10
The Kaohsiung Incident (Formosa Incident) breaks out.
1980.01.10
The Executive Yuan Council passes a draft of the Civil Servants Election and Recall Act during the Period of National Mobilization for the Suppression of the Communist Rebellion, which is later approved by the Legislature on May 6, 1980 and promulgated by the president on May 14, 1980.
1980.03.27
The Executive Yuan Council passes the draft of the State Compensation Law. The law is approved by the Legislature on June 20, 1980, promulgated by the president on July 2, 1980, and implemented on July 1, 1981.
1980.06.05
The Executive Yuan Council requests the president to issue a mandate resuming regular supplementary elections of the Legislative Yuan, National Assembly and Control Yuan. The elections are held on December 6, 1980.
1980.07.01
The court and prosecutorial systems are separated, and the Ministry of Judicial Administration is reorganized into the Ministry of Justice.
1981.07.01
The State Compensation Law is enacted.
1982.02.25
The Executive Yuan Council passes the draft of the Labor Standards Act, which is approved by the Legislative Yuan on July 19, 1984 and promulgated by the president on July 30, 1984.
1982.04.07
The Executive Yuan approves the Kenting National Park Project. This is the first national park of the ROC.

CHIANG Ching-kuo

1972.06.01 - 1978.05.20

1972.06.08
Premier Chiang proposes a 10-point reform plan for the nation’s administrative officials to follow.
1972.09.27
Premier Chiang holds an agricultural development seminar and announces nine measures to boost rural economic development.
1972.09.29
The ROC’s formal diplomatic relations with Japan are severed.
1973.02.22
The Executive Yuan Council passes the draft of the Agricultural Development Act, which is approved by the Legislative Yuan on August 22, 1973 and promulgated by the president on September 3, 1973.
1973.03.20
Premier Chiang submits to the legislature a special budget to accelerate rural development, allocating NT$2 billion to improve rural life and raise farmers’ income.
1973.10.18
The Executive Yuan proposes price stabilization measures amid the first oil crisis. An economic stabilization program is also approved on January 26, 1974 to stabilize oil, electricity and transportation prices; change the price structure of essential goods; adjust deposit and loan interest rates; and raise wages for military employees, civil servants and teachers.
1974.09.20
Premier Chiang announces nine infrastructure projects and adds another nuclear power plant project to form the Ten Major Construction Projects.
1977.12.08
Premier Chiang instructs the Council for Economic Planning and Development to map out the Twelve New Development Projects.

YEN Chia-kan

1963.12.16 - 1972.06.01

1964.05.02
The MacArthur Thruway opens to traffic.
1964.05.28
The U.S. Department of State announces its decision to phase out economic aid to Taiwan by 1965. Military and agricultural assistance would continue, however.
1966.12.03
Taiwan’s first export processing zone (EPZ) is established in Kaohsiung. Thereafter, the Executive Yuan Council approves the construction of a shipbuilding yard and steelworks in Kaohsiung, a port in Su-ao, and an EPZ in Taichung. It also designates Kaohsiung Airport in Xiaogang District as an international cargo station.
1966.12.30
The Executive Yuan Council approves the upgrade of Taipei City to a special municipality, to take effect July 1, 1967.
1967.08.15
The Executive Yuan announces the Enforcement Act for Nine-year Compulsory Education, extending compulsory education to nine years beginning with the 1968-1969 school year.
1968.03.30
The Executive Yuan establishes a tax reform commission.
1968.05.17
The Executive Yuan announces the Taiwan Area Family Planning Enforcement Regulations. The following year, it enacts the ROC Population Policy Guidelines as a legal basis for family planning programs. In 1971, the Executive Yuan puts forward the “3331” policy and encourages families to have only two children, valuing boys and girls equally.
1968.07.01
The civil servant position classification system is implemented.
1969.05.15
The Executive Yuan announces the Regulations Governing Household Registration Improvement in the Period of National Mobilization for Suppression of the Communist Rebellion, placing household registration tasks under the charge of the police. The one-year pilot plan is implemented July 1, 1969.
1969.08.30
In furtherance of the land-to-the-tiller policy, the Executive Yuan Council approves the equalization of land rights for all land throughout Taiwan. Public land is sold in two phases.
1971.08.26
The Executive Yuan Council approves a project to electrify the trunk lines of the railway system.
1971.10.25
The U.N. General Assembly passes a resolution proposed by Albania to withdraw recognition of the ROC in favor of the People’s Republic of China. Before the vote, ROC Representative to the U.N. Chou Shu-kai announces the ROC’s decision to withdraw from the U.N.

CHEN Cheng

1958.07.15 - 1963.12.16

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.

YU Hung-chun

1954.06.01 - 1958.07.15

1954.12.16
The Executive Yuan Council approves the Sino-American Mutual Defense Treaty.
1955.02.17
The Executive Yuan Council approves a plan to adjust the structure of the Foreign Exchange and Trade Control Commission and passes regulations governing the commission’s organization.
1956.06.23
The Executive Yuan promulgates provisional regulations for battleground administration in Kinmen and Matsu.
1957.01.30
The Executive Yuan promulgates strategic materials control regulations.

CHEN Cheng

1950.03.10 - 1954.06.01

1950.04.24
The Taiwan Provincial Government promulgates the Regulations Governing the Implementation of Self-government in Counties and Cities in Taiwan Province, paving the way for local self-governance in Taiwan.
1950.08.16
The Executive Yuan Council approves an administrative division plan to rezone Taiwan into five provincial municipalities and 16 counties (originally eight counties, nine provincial municipalities, and two county municipalities).
1950.11.22
The Executive Yuan Council approves the draft of the 37.5-Percent Arable Land Rent Reduction Act, which is later passed by the Legislative Yuan on May 30, 1951 and promulgated by the president on June 7, 1951.
1951.05.30
The Executive Yuan Council passes the Enforcement Regulations Governing Support for Peasant Proprietors through the Sale of Public Lands.
1951.09.25
The Executive Yuan announces the Articles of Organization of the Taiwan Temporary Provincial Council as well as the Taiwan Temporary Provincial Councilors Election and Recall Regulations.
1951.12.11
The Taiwan Provincial Assembly is established.
1952.04.28
The Treaty of Peace between the Republic of China and Japan is signed in Taipei. The treaty is then approved by the Executive Yuan on April 30, 1952, ratified by the Legislature on July 31, 1952, and promulgated by the president on August 2, 1952.
1952.11.12
The Executive Yuan Council passes the draft of the Land-to-the-Tiller Act, which is then approved by the Legislative Yuan on January 20, 1953 and promulgated by the president on January 26, 1953.
1954.05.19
The Executive Yuan Council passes the draft of the Equalization of Urban Land Rights Act, which is approved by the Legislative Yuan on August 15, 1954 and promulgated by the president on August 26, 1954. The act governs land value assessment, land value tax, and land value increment tax.

YEN Hsi-shan

1949.06.13 - 1950.03.10

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.

HO Ying-chin

1949.03.12 - 1949.06.13

1949.05.20
Martial law is declared in Taiwan.

SUN Fo

1948.11.26 - 1949.03.12

1948.12.29
The Executive Yuan Council approves Chen Cheng as chairman of the Taiwan Provincial Government.
1949.01.25
The Executive Yuan resolves to move the government from Nanjing to Guangzhou.

WENG Wen-hao

1948.05.25 - 1948.11.26

1948.06.05
The Executive Yuan promulgates the Rules of Procedure of the Executive Yuan Council.
1948.08.20
The Executive Yuan promulgates the Organizational Regulations of the Gold Yuan Notes Issuance Supervisory Commission, the Organizational Regulations of the Executive Yuan Economic Control Commission, and the New Regulations for Economic Stabilization.
1948.08.31
The Executive Yuan promulgates the Enforcement Rules for the Operation of Taiwan Provincial Government Offices and the Organizational Regulations of Taiwan Provincial and County Governments.

CHANG Chun

1947.04.23 - 1948.05.24

1947.12.25
The Constitution of the Republic of China is officially adopted.
1948.03.01
The Executive Yuan promulgates the Organizational Regulations of the Taipei City Government.
1948.03.18
The Executive Yuan promulgates organizational regulations for counties and cities including Tainan, Taichung, Keelung, Hsinchu, Changhua, Kaohsiung, Chiayi and Pingtung.
1948.05.13
The Executive Yuan promulgates the Organizational Regulations of the Council for U.S. Aid.