Taipei in History

Promulgates standards requiring military court cases to be submitted for presidential review, expanding his direct involvement in military justice.

Requests an extension of legislators’ terms because nationwide elections cannot be held while the mainland remains under Communist control.

Presides over the first major military affairs conference of his restored presidency in Taiwan.

The Republic of China and Japan sign the Treaty of Taipei, formally ending the state of war between them.

Becomes chairman of the newly established China Youth Anti-Communist National Salvation Corps.

Is re-elected President for a second constitutional term, with Chen Cheng serving as Vice President.

The Eighth Kuomintang National Congress retains Chiang as Director-General, reinforcing his control of the ruling party during Taiwan’s early Cold War period.

Issues a joint communiqué with US Secretary of State John Foster Dulles emphasizing political principles rather than force as the principal means of mainland recovery.

The National Assembly amends the Temporary Provisions so the incumbent President and Vice President may seek additional terms.

Is elected President for a third term after constitutional emergency provisions are amended.

Welcomes US President Dwight Eisenhower to Taiwan and issues a joint communiqué affirming opposition to Communist expansion.

Calls a meeting to discuss the case of Lei Chen and the Free China journal amid a wider crackdown on political dissent.

Meets US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Lyman Lemnitzer to discuss military cooperation and security in the Taiwan Strait.

Receives USAID administrator Fowler Hamilton for discussions on American economic assistance and development policy.

The Ninth Kuomintang National Congress renews his party leadership as Taiwan balances economic development with continuing security confrontation across the strait.

The US State Department announces that regular American economic aid to Taiwan will end in 1965 as the island’s economy strengthens.

Meets South Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Cao Ky and discusses cooperation between the Republic of China and South Vietnam.

Receives US Vice President Hubert Humphrey during his visit to Taiwan.

The National Assembly expands the Temporary Provisions, allowing the President to establish a body for policies concerning suppression of Communist rebellion.

Wins another presidential term after emergency constitutional provisions are expanded, continuing in office with Yen Chia-kan as Vice President.

Abolishes the National Defense Council and establishes the National Security Council during the Period of Communist Rebellion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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