Election
Elected President of Taiwan, ends the 50 yr Kuomingtang monoploy
Role range: 2000-
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Chen Shui-bian Biography and Timeline
Follow Chen Shui-bian through 7 dated historical records for Taiwan.
Chen Shui-bian, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
7Distinct records
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2000–2002Years on this page
2000
Independence of Taiwan
Says will not declare independence while China does not attack
Role range: 2000-
2001
China tels the USA not to sell advanced missile technology to Taiwan
China tels the USA not to sell advanced missile technology to Taiwan
Role range: 2000-
Visit to Shui-bian
The Dalai Lama visits Shui-bian which China objects to. President Bush pledges to help Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion
Role range: 2000-
Trade Relations
Taiwan lifts a 50 yr ban on direct trade & investment with China
Role range: 2000-
2002
World Trade Organisation
Taiwan joins the World Trade Organisation, a few weeks after China
Role range: 2000-
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Nauru
Taiwan cuts diplomatic relations with Nauru after it establishes relations with China
Role range: 2000-
Records, sources and methodology
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