1998 in Taiwan
In this article, we will explore the impact of 1998 in Taiwan on contemporary society. Since its emergence, 1998 in Taiwan has generated endless debates and reflections in different areas, from politics to popular culture. In this sense, we will seek to understand how 1998 in Taiwan has shaped our way of thinking, acting and relating to the world around us. Throughout these pages, we will analyze different aspects related to 1998 in Taiwan, exposing its relevance in the current field and its projection into the future. This article aims to offer a comprehensive view of the topic, providing the reader with the necessary tools to understand and reflect on the influence of 1998 in Taiwan in our environment.
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Events from the year 1998 in Taiwan, Republic of China. This year is numbered Minguo 87 according to the official Republic of China calendar.
Incumbents
- President – Lee Teng-hui
- Vice President – Lien Chan
- Premier – Vincent Siew
- Vice Premier – Liu Chao-shiuan
Events
January
- 1 January – The opening of Hsinchu Air Base in Hsinchu City.
- 12 January – The renaming of Sports Council to Sports Affairs Council.
February
- 16 February – The crash of China Airlines Flight 676 in Taoyuan County (now Taoyuan City).
- 21 February – The opening of Museum of Medical Humanities in Taipei.
April
- 28 April – The debut of My Fair Princess.
June
- 16 June – The establishment of Hsin Tao Power Corporation.
July
- 1 July – The establishment of Public Television Service.
August
- 1 August – The establishment of Fisheries Agency of the Council of Agriculture.
October
- 25 October – The opening of Kaohsiung Museum of History in Kaohsiung City.
- 31 October – The opening of Beitou Hot Spring Museum in Taipei.
December
- 5 December – The 1998 Republic of China legislative election.
- 21 December – The ownership of Land Bank of Taiwan was handed over from Taiwan Provincial Government to Executive Yuan.
- 24 December – The opening of Zhonghe Line of Taipei Metro.
Births
- 10 February – Candy Hsu, singer and actress.
- 4 June – Hu Ling-fang, badminton player.
- 24 December – Shen Yan-ru, badminton player.
Deaths
- 14 June – Chu Fu-sung, Minister of Foreign Affairs (1979–1987).
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