Chiang Kai-Shek Biography and Timeline — Page 7

Taipei Special Municipality

Taipei is elevated to the status of a special municipality under the central government.

Role range: 1950-1975

Nine-Year Compulsory Education

Implements nine-year compulsory education, extending the previous six-year system and broadening access to secondary schooling.

Role range: 1950-1975

Supplementary Election Regulations

Promulgates regulations allowing supplementary elections for additional national representatives while old mainland-elected seats remain in place.

Role range: 1950-1975

Tenth Kuomintang National Congress

The Tenth Kuomintang National Congress again confirms his leadership while the government begins limited supplementary elections for national representative bodies.

Spiro Agnew Visit

Receives US Vice President Spiro Agnew during an official visit to Taiwan.

Role range: 1950-1975

Tran Thien Khiem Visit

Receives South Vietnamese Prime Minister Tran Thien Khiem as Taipei and Saigon maintain close anti-Communist relations.

Role range: 1950-1975

National Security Statement

Chairs a National Security meeting and issues a public statement urging calm, dignity and self-reliance amid mounting diplomatic pressure.

Role range: 1950-1975

Loss of United Nations Seat

UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 transfers China’s United Nations representation to the People’s Republic of China, ending ROC membership.

Role range: 1950-1975

Declaration of Shanghai

The US-PRC Shanghai Communiqué alters the diplomatic environment facing Chiang’s government and deepens Taiwan’s international isolation.

Role range: 1949-1975

Temporary Provisions Revised

The National Assembly revises the Temporary Provisions, giving the President broader authority to adjust central government administrative and personnel structures.

Role range: 1950-1975

Fifth Presidential Term

Is re-elected President for a fifth term together with Vice President Yen Chia-kan.

Role range: 1950-1975

Diplomatic Ties with Japan Severed

The Republic of China severs diplomatic relations with Japan after Tokyo establishes formal diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China.

Role range: 1950-1975

Nine Major Construction Projects

Premier Chiang Ching-kuo announces major national construction projects intended to strengthen transport, industry and infrastructure during Chiang Kai-shek’s presidency.

Role range: 1950-1975

Death of Chiang Kai-Shek

Dies of a heart attack at his Shilin residence in Taipei.

Role range: 1950-1975