History of Taiwan in Timeline

Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is an East Asian country situated between the East and South China Seas. Its main island, Formosa, is located in the northwestern Pacific Ocean near China, Japan, and the Philippines. Taiwan encompasses 35,808 square kilometers, characterized by mountains in the east and plains in the west, where most of its urbanized population resides. The ROC controls 168 islands totaling 36,193 square kilometers. The Taipei-New Taipei City-Keelung metropolitan area is the largest. Taiwan is densely populated, with approximately 23.9 million residents.

1902: Killing of bandit rebels

From 1898 to 1902, around 12,000 "bandit-rebels" were killed as part of rebellions against Japanese rule.

1905: Tongmenghui party manifesto

In 1905, the Tongmenghui party manifesto outlined the four goals of the Chinese revolution, setting the stage for the establishment of the Republic of China.

1907: Beipu uprising

In 1907, the Beipu uprising occurred in Taiwan, demonstrating opposition to Japanese rule, although it was ultimately unsuccessful.

1911: Xinhai Revolution

The Xinhai Revolution began in 1911 leading to the founding of the Republic of China on mainland China on January 1, 1912.

January 1912: Founding of the Republic of China

On January 1, 1912, the Republic of China was founded on mainland China following the Xinhai Revolution of 1911.

1912: Overthrow of the Qing dynasty

In 1912, the Qing dynasty was overthrown in China under the leadership of Sun Yat-sen, leading to the establishment of the Republic of China.

1912: Establishment of the Republic of China

On January 1, 1912, the Republic of China was formally established on mainland China following the Xinhai Revolution.

1912: Minguo Era System

The Minguo era system, which starts in 1912, the year the ROC was founded, is often used to denote the year.

1915: Warlordism

From 1915 to 1928, central authority waxed and waned in response to warlordism.

1915: Tapani incident

In 1915, the Tapani incident took place in Taiwan as a rebellion against Japanese rule, though it did not succeed.

1924: National Revolutionary Army Established

In 1924, Sun Yat-sen established the National Revolutionary Army in Guangdong, aiming to reunify China under the Kuomintang.

1927: Chinese Civil War

From 1927 to 1949, central authority waxed and waned in response to the Chinese Civil War.

1928: Kuomintang defeat of the Peiyang Government

In 1928, the defeat of the Peiyang Government by the Kuomintang led to widespread diplomatic recognition of the Republic of China.

1929: Standardization of Calendar

Prior to standardization in 1929, the Chinese calendar was officially used.

1930: Musha Incident

In 1930, Japanese authorities engaged in bloody campaigns against the Indigenous people residing in mountainous regions, culminating in the Musha Incident.

1935: Start of island-wide assimilation project

Around 1935, the Japanese colonial government began an island-wide assimilation project in Taiwan, suppressing Chinese language, Taiwanese culture, and traditional beliefs.

1937: Japanese invasion

From 1937 to 1945, central authority waxed and waned in response to the Japanese invasion.

1938: Japanese residing in Taiwan

By 1938, there were 309,000 Japanese residing in Taiwan, reflecting increased migration during the colonial period.

1939: Taiwan as the seventh-greatest sugar producer

By 1939, Taiwan had become the seventh-greatest sugar producer in the world, reflecting the impact of Japanese colonial policies on its agricultural sector.

1940: Requirement to adopt Japanese surnames

Starting from 1940, families in Taiwan were required to adopt Japanese surnames as part of the assimilation project under Japanese rule.

1943: Percentage of families that adopted Japanese surnames

By 1943, only 2% of families in Taiwan had adopted Japanese surnames despite the requirement imposed in 1940 as part of the assimilation project.

1943: Cairo Declaration

In 1943, the Cairo Declaration specified that Formosa and the Pescadores be returned by Japan to the ROC.

October 1944: Formosa Air Battle

In October 1944, the Formosa Air Battle was fought between American carriers and Japanese forces in Taiwan during World War II.

October 1945: Japan surrendered Taiwan to the ROC

On 25 October 1945, Japan surrendered Taiwan to the ROC, and in the Treaty of San Francisco, Japan formally renounced their claims to the islands, though without specifying to whom they were surrendered.

1945: Hyperinflation

From 1945 to 1949, hyperinflation occurred in Taiwan.

1945: Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Alliance

The ROC recognized Mongolia as an independent country in 1946 after signing the 1945 Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Alliance.

1946: ROC recognized Mongolia

The ROC recognized Mongolia as an independent country in 1946 after signing the 1945 Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship and Alliance.

February 1947: February 28 Incident

On 28 February 1947, the shooting of a civilian triggered island-wide unrest, which was suppressed with military force in what is now called the February 28 Incident.

1947: ROC Armed Forces Reformed

In 1947, the ROC Constitution reformed the National Revolutionary Army into the Republic of China Armed Forces.

1947: ROC Constitution defines territory

In 1947, the Republic of China's constitution defined its territory according to "existing national boundaries" and detailed the administrative divisions of the country, including provinces, special municipalities, and the Tibet Area.

1947: National boundaries

National boundaries were not explicitly prescribed by the 1947 Constitution.

1947: Constitution of the ROC

The government of the Republic of China was founded on the 1947 Constitution of the ROC and its Three Principles of the People.

May 1949: Declaration of martial law

In May 1949, martial law was declared on Taiwan and continued to be in effect until 1987, used to suppress political opposition during the White Terror.

December 1949: Nationalist Government Evacuates to Taiwan

On 7 December 1949, Chiang Kai-Shek evacuated his Nationalist government to Taiwan and made Taipei the temporary capital of the ROC, bringing national treasures and gold reserves.

1949: ROC loses control of mainland China

After losing control of mainland China in 1949, the ROC retained control of Taiwan and Penghu, parts of Fujian, and two major islands in the South China Sea.

1949: ROC reneged on recognizing Mongolia

After retreating to Taiwan in 1949, the ROC reneged on its recognition of Mongolia.

1949: Hyperinflation

From 1945 to 1949, hyperinflation occurred in Taiwan.

1949: Taiwanese military's mission to retake mainland China

From 1949 to the 1970s, the primary mission of the Taiwanese military was to "retake mainland China" through Project National Glory.

1949: ROC Government Flight to Taiwan

In 1949, following the Chinese Civil War, the Republic of China's central government fled to Taiwan due to the Communist victory on the mainland, establishing its effective jurisdiction over Taiwan, Penghu, and smaller islands.

1949: PRC claims to replace ROC government

In 1949, the People's Republic of China (PRC) claimed that it had replaced the ROC government, becoming the sole legal government of China.

1950: Communists captured Hainan

In 1950, the Communists captured Hainan from the ROC.

1950: United Kingdom recognizes PRC

In 1950, the United Kingdom recognized the People's Republic of China (PRC).

1951: Agriculture Contribution to GDP

In 1951, agriculture constituted 32 percent of Taiwan's GDP.

1951: Foreign aid to the KMT regime

In 1951, the United States started granting substantial foreign aid to the KMT regime, lasting until 1965.

1952: US foreign aid stabilized prices in Taiwan

By 1952, US foreign aid had stabilized prices in Taiwan. Agricultural production increased at an average annual rate of 4 percent from 1952 to 1959.

1954: Sino-American Mutual Defense Treaty

In 1954, the Republic of China (ROC) and the United States signed the Sino-American Mutual Defense Treaty and established the United States Taiwan Defense Command.

1955: First Taiwan Strait Crisis

In 1955, during the First Taiwan Strait Crisis, the Communists captured the Dachen Islands and Yijiangshan Islands.

1955: Formosa Resolution of 1955

In 1955, the United States passed the Formosa Resolution, granting substantial foreign aid to the KMT regime.

1958: Second Taiwan Strait Crisis

During the Second Taiwan Strait Crisis in 1958, Nike Hercules missiles were added to missile batteries throughout the island.

1958: ROC revolts in Northwest China defeated

In 1958, the Communists defeated the ROC revolts in Northwest China.

1959: Agricultural production increased

From 1952 to 1959, agricultural production increased at an average annual rate of 4 percent due to land reform and agricultural development programs.

1961: ROC forces defeated by Communists

In the 1950s ROC forces entered Burma and Thailand but were defeated by Communists in 1961.

1962: Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards

Taiwan has hosted the Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards since 1962.

1965: End of US aid to KMT regime

In 1965, the United States' substantial foreign aid to the KMT regime ended. This aid had started in 1951.

1966: Introduction of Taekwondo

In 1966, Taekwondo was introduced to Taiwan for military training.

October 1971: UN Resolution 2758 recognizes PRC

On October 25, 1971, UN Resolution 2758 recognized the PRC as China's sole representative in the United Nations, replacing the ROC.

1971: UN Recognition of PRC

In 1971, UN members voted to recognize the People's Republic of China, leading to the ROC no longer representing China in the United Nations.

1971: ROC expelled from United Nations

In 1971, the ROC was expelled from the United Nations and replaced by the PRC.

1972: Chiang Ching-kuo became premier

In 1972, Chiang Ching-kuo, Chiang Kai-shek's son, served as premier.

1978: Chiang Ching-kuo became president

In 1978, Chiang Ching-kuo rose to the presidency.

1978: Foreign investments in Taiwan

In 1978, tax incentives and a cheap, well-trained labor force attracted investments of over $1.9 billion from overseas Chinese, the United States, and Japan.

1979: Kaohsiung Incident

In 1979, the Kaohsiung Incident took place in Kaohsiung on Human Rights Day. Although the protest was rapidly crushed by the authorities, it is considered as the main event that united Taiwan's opposition.

1979: Nagoya Resolution

In 1979, the Nagoya Resolution approved by the International Olympic Committee allowed the ROC to use the name "Chinese Taipei" in international events.

1979: US Diplomatic Relations with PRC

In 1979, the United States established diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China (PRC), leading to the withdrawal of approximately 30,000 US troops stationed in Taiwan.

1979: Taiwan Relations Act passed

In 1979, the United States passed the Taiwan Relations Act, continuing arms sales and military training to Taiwan.

1980: Foreign trade reached $39 billion per year

By 1980, Taiwan's foreign trade reached $39 billion per year and generated a surplus of $46.5 million.

1984: Lee Teng-hui selected as vice-president

In 1984, Chiang Ching-kuo selected Lee Teng-hui as his vice-president.

1986: Democratic Progressive Party founded

In 1986, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was founded as the first opposition party in Taiwan to counter the KMT. Chiang announced that he would allow the formation of new parties.

1986: China joins Asian Development Bank

Since China's ascension in 1986, the ROC has participated in the Asian Development Bank under the name "Taipei, China".

February 1987: Founding of TSMC

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) was founded on February 21, 1987.

July 1987: End of martial law

On 15 July 1987, Chiang lifted martial law on the main island of Taiwan.

1987: End of martial law

In 1987, martial law, which had been in effect since May 1949, was lifted in Taiwan, marking a significant shift in the island's political landscape.

1988: Lee Teng-hui became president

After Chiang Ching-kuo's death in 1988, Lee Teng-hui became the first president of the ROC born in Taiwan.

1989: Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) Founding

Professional baseball in Taiwan started with the founding of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) in 1989.

1991: Taiwanese Investment in China

From 1991 to 2022, more than US$200 billion was invested in China by Taiwanese companies.

1991: Establishment of MAC, TAO, SEF and ARATS

In 1991, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) of Taiwan and the Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) of the PRC were established. Additionally, the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) of Taiwan and the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS) of the PRC were founded for cross-strait exchanges.

1991: ROC Acknowledges Communist Control over Mainland China

In 1991, the Republic of China ceased to regard the Chinese Communist Party as a rebellious group and acknowledged its control over mainland China.

1991: ROC participates in APEC as Chinese Taipei

Since 1991, the ROC has participated in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC) under the name "Chinese Taipei".

1991: ROC joins UNPO

Since the foundation of the organization in 1991, The Republic of China has been a member of the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization (UNPO) under the name "Taiwan".

November 1992: ARATS and SEF hold a meeting which would later become known as the 1992 Consensus

In November 1992, the ARATS and SEF held a meeting that later became known as the 1992 Consensus, where both sides agreed on "one China" but disagreed on the definition.

1992: Identification survey results

In 1992, a survey showed that 17.6 percent of respondents identified as Taiwanese, 25.5 percent as Chinese, and 46.4 percent as both.

1992: Pan-Blue Coalition supports the spirit of the 1992 Consensus

In 1992, the Pan-Blue Coalition generally supported the spirit of the 1992 Consensus, with the KMT claiming one China but with different interpretations by the ROC and PRC. They favored eventual unification with China.

1993: Constitutional Court declined to define boundaries

In 1993, the Constitutional Court declined to define the national boundaries.

1993: ROC petitions the UN for entry

Since 1993, the ROC has petitioned the UN for entry, but its applications have not been successful.

1993: Constitutional Court established

The Constitutional Court was established in 1993 to resolve constitutional disputes, regulate the activities of political parties and accelerate the democratization process.

1994: Pro-Independence sentiment rises

Since 1994, pro-independence sentiment in Taiwan has been steadily rising.

1995: Institution of National Health Insurance (NHI)

The current healthcare system, known as National Health Insurance (NHI), was instituted in 1995.

1996: University Acceptance Rate

In 1996 the university acceptance rate was around 49 percent.

1996: Lee Teng-hui re-elected

In 1996, Lee was re-elected in the first direct presidential election.

1996: Democratically elected presidents beginning

In 1996, Taiwan saw the beginning of democratically elected presidents, marking a significant transition in its political landscape.

1996: US-Japan Security Declaration

In 1996, the joint declaration on security between the US and Japan was signed, potentially implying Japanese involvement in the event of an attack on Taiwan.

1997: Taiwan seeks to participate in the World Health Organization (WHO)

Since 1997, the ROC government sought to participate in the World Health Organization (WHO), but their efforts were rejected until 2009.

1997: Force reduction plans begin

The ROC began a series of force reduction plans in the 1990s, aiming to reduce its military from 450,000 in 1997 to 380,000 in 2001.

September 1999: "921 earthquake"

On 21 September 1999, a 7.3 quake known as the "921 earthquake" killed more than 2,400 people.

1999: Defense Spending Falls Below 3% of GDP

In 1999, Taiwan's defense spending as a percentage of its GDP fell below three percent.

2000: Chen Shui-bian elected president

In 2000, Chen Shui-bian of the DPP was elected as the first non-KMT president.

2001: Agriculture Contribution to GDP

Since 2001, agriculture constituted less than 2 percent of Taiwan's GDP.

2001: Force reduction plans continue

The ROC's series of force reduction plans which started in the 1990s continued, with the military aiming to reduce its size from 450,000 in 1997 to 380,000 in 2001.

2002: Chen's reference to "One Country on Each Side"

In 2002, Chen Shui-bian's reference to "One Country on Each Side" of the Taiwan Strait undercut cross-Strait relations.

2002: China Surpasses US as Export Market

In 2002, China surpassed the United States to become Taiwan's largest export market for the first time.

2002: NHI Payment System Change

In 2002, facing increasing losses and the need for cost containment, the National Health Insurance (NHI) in Taiwan changed its payment system from a fee-for-service model to a global budget, which is a prospective payment system.

2002: ROC began to accept the Mongolian passport

In 2002, the ROC began to accept the Mongolian passport.

2002: ROC joins WTO

Since 2002, the ROC has participated in the World Trade Organization (WTO) under the name "Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu".

March 2003: SARS Outbreak

In March 2003, Taiwan experienced a SARS outbreak with 347 confirmed cases. The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and local governments established monitoring stations in public areas to manage the outbreak.

July 2003: SARS Containment

In July 2003, Taiwan achieved full containment of SARS, and no further cases have been reported since.

2003: Super Basketball League (SBL)

A semi-professional Super Basketball League (SBL) has been in play in Taiwan since 2003.

2003: US de facto treats Taiwan as a major non-NATO ally

Since at least 2003, the United States has de facto treated Taiwan as a major non-NATO ally.

2004: NHI Population Coverage

By the end of 2004, the population coverage under the National Health Insurance (NHI) had reached 99 percent.

2004: National Health Command Center Established

In 2004, Taiwan established the National Health Command Center, including the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC), in response to lessons learned from the SARS outbreak.

2004: Legislative election

In January 2024, William Lai Ching-te of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party won Taiwan's presidential elections. No party won a majority in the simultaneous Taiwan's legislative election for the first time since 2004.

2004: Olympic Gold Medals

In the 2004 Olympics, Chen Shih-hsin and Chu Mu-yen won gold medals in the women's flyweight event and the men's flyweight event in Taekwondo, respectively.

January 2005: Executive Yuan Change on Writing Direction

On January 1, 2005, the Executive Yuan changed its long-standing convention on the direction of writing in official documents from vertical to horizontal.

2005: ROC government putting Taiwan next to its official name

In 2005, the ROC government in Taiwan began to append "Taiwan" to its official name to reduce confusion, using variations like "Republic of China (Taiwan)".

2005: Largest Religions

In 2005, the census reported that the five largest religions were: Buddhism, Taoism, Yiguandao, Protestantism, and Roman Catholicism.

2005: National Assembly abolished

The National Assembly was abolished in 2005 with the power of constitutional amendments handed over to the Legislative Yuan and all eligible voters of the Republic via referendums.

2005: Carbon emissions level for comparison

The goal of the Taiwanese government is to cut carbon emissions by 20 percent in 2030 and by 50 percent in 2050, compared to 2005 levels.

September 2007: DPP resolution asserts separate identity from China

In September 2007, Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) approved a resolution asserting a separate identity from China, calling for a new constitution and the general use of "Taiwan" as the country's name, without abolishing the formal name, "Republic of China".

2008: Referendums about Taiwan joining the UN

In 2008, referendums asked whether Taiwan should join the UN, alienating moderate constituents and creating tension with mainland China and disagreements with the United States.

2008: Ma Ying-jeou won presidential election

In 2008, the KMT's nominee Ma Ying-jeou won the presidential election on a platform of increased economic growth and better ties with the PRC.

2008: University Acceptance Rate

Since 2008 the university acceptance rate has been over 95 percent, among the highest in Asia.

July 2009: Survey on ROC and PRC Relationship

In July 2009, a survey indicated that 82.8 percent of respondents considered the ROC and the PRC as two separate countries, while 80.2 percent believed they were members of the Chinese.

2009: Taiwan participates in the WHO as an observer

In 2009, Taiwan participated in the World Health Organization (WHO) as an observer under the name "Chinese Taipei".

2009: World Games in Kaohsiung and Summer Deaflympics

Taiwan hosted the 2009 World Games in Kaohsiung and the 2009 Summer Deaflympics.

2011: Yani Tseng's Golf Ranking

From 2011 to 2013, Yani Tseng was ranked number 1 in the Women's World Golf Rankings for 109 consecutive weeks.

2012: Outer Mongolia was not part of ROC's national territory

In 2012, the Mainland Affairs Council issued a statement clarifying that Outer Mongolia was not part of the ROC's national territory in 1947.

2013: Yani Tseng's Golf Ranking

From 2011 to 2013, Yani Tseng was ranked number 1 in the Women's World Golf Rankings for 109 consecutive weeks.

2014: Taiwanese Night Markets

In 2014, The Guardian called Taiwanese night markets the "best street food markets in the world".

2014: Sunflower Student Movement

In 2014, university students occupied the Legislative Yuan and prevented the ratification of the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement in what became known as the Sunflower Student Movement.

2015: PISA Results

In 2015, Taiwanese students achieved one of the world's best results in mathematics, science and literacy, as tested by the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), with the average student scoring 519, compared with the OECD average of 493, placing it seventh in the world.

2015: Made in China 2025 Announcement

Since Made in China 2025 was announced in 2015, aggressive campaigns to recruit Taiwanese chip industry talent to support its mandates resulted in the loss of more than 3,000 chip engineers to mainland China, and raised concerns of a "brain drain" in Taiwan.

2016: Carbon emissions increased by 0.92 percent

Carbon emissions increased by 0.92 percent between 2005 and 2016.

2016: DPP victories in elections

In 2016, the DPP had victories in the presidential and legislative elections, the latter of which resulted in the first DPP legislative majority in Taiwanese history.

2016: Taiwan's New Southbound Policy

Since 2016, Taiwan under the Tsai administration's New Southbound Policy has pursued closer economic relations with South and Southeast Asian countries, leading to increased cooperation but also some exploitation scandals.

May 2017: Constitutional Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage

In May 2017, the Constitutional Court ruled that the current marriage laws violated the Constitution by denying same-sex couples the right to marry, mandating legislative amendments within two years or automatic legalization.

2017: Taiwan excluded from WHO

In 2017, Taiwan began to be excluded from the World Health Organization (WHO), even in an observer capacity.

2017: Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs Commission abolished

In 2017, the Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs Commission in the Executive Yuan was abolished.

2017: Summer Universiade in Taipei

Taiwan hosted the 2017 Summer Universiade in Taipei.

2018: Hong Kong Immigrants to Taiwan

In 2018, Taiwan only had 4,000 Hong Kong immigrants.

2018: Referendum on Taiwan's athletes competing under "Taiwan" fails

In 2018, a referendum question asking if Taiwan's athletes should compete under "Taiwan" in the 2020 Summer Olympics did not pass, due to concerns that a name change might lead to Taiwan being banned under Chinese pressure.

2018: Michelin Guide Reviews Restaurants

In 2018, the Michelin Guide began reviewing restaurants in Taiwan.

2018: Referendum on Same-Sex Marriage

In 2018, voters expressed opposition to same-sex marriage and supported the removal of content about homosexuality from primary school textbooks via a referendum.

2018: Freedom of Thought Report

Taiwan earned a joint #1 ranking in the 2018 Freedom of Thought Report.

March 2019: Scooter Registration

In March 2019, 13.86 million scooters were registered in Taiwan, twice the number of cars.

March 2019: Population Estimates

The figures reflect the number of household registrations in each city in March 2019.

May 2019: Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage

In May 2019, Taiwan's parliament approved a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, making it the first country in Asia to do so.

2019: Religious Buildings in Taiwan

As of 2019, there were 15,175 religious buildings in Taiwan.

2019: Hong Kong Residents Move to Taiwan

From 2019 to 2022, 36,789 Hong Kong residents moved to Taiwan, an average of about 9,000 immigrants per year.

2019: Infant Mortality Rate

In 2019, Taiwan's infant mortality rate was 4.2 deaths per 1,000 live births, with 20 physicians and 71 hospital beds per 10,000 people.

2019: Forest Landscape Integrity Index score

In 2019, the country had a Forest Landscape Integrity Index mean score of 6.38/10, ranking it 76th globally out of 172 countries.

2019: DPP rejects 1992 Consensus

Since early 2019, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan has rejected the 1992 Consensus.

2019: Examination Yuan downsized

The Examination Yuan was downsized in 2019, and there have been calls for its abolition.

2020: Religious Composition of Taiwan

According to Pew Research, the religious composition of Taiwan in 2020 is estimated to be 43.8 percent Folk religions, 21.2 percent Buddhist, 15.5 Others (including Taoism), 13.7 percent Unaffiliated, 5.8 percent Christian and 1% Muslim.

2020: Literacy Rate in Taiwan

As of 2020, the literacy rate in Taiwan was 99.03 percent.

2020: Life Expectancy

In 2020, life expectancy at birth in Taiwan was 77.5 years for males and 83.9 years for females.

2020: Planned Olympics

The referendum to compete under "Taiwan" in the 2020 Summer Olympics failed in 2018.

June 2021: Taiwanese Identification Increases

In June 2021, a survey showed that 63.3 percent of respondents identified as Taiwanese, 2.6 percent as Chinese, and 31.4 percent as both, indicating a significant increase in Taiwanese identification since 1992.

June 2021: Public Opinion on Taiwan's Status

In June 2021, an annual poll indicated that most Taiwanese preferred maintaining the status quo, with a significant portion supporting a move towards independence.

December 2021: TSMC's Market Capitalization

As of December 2021, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC)'s market capitalization equated to roughly 90% of Taiwan's GDP.

2021: Armed Forces Capped

As of 2021, the total strength of the ROC Armed Forces is capped at 215,000 with a 90 percent manning ratio for volunteer military.

2021: Cargo Volume at the Port of Kaohsiung

In 2021, the Port of Kaohsiung handled the largest volume of cargo in Taiwan, with about 440 million shipping tonnes, accounting for 58.6% of Taiwan's total throughput.

October 2022: Taiwan's Economy

As of October 2022, Taiwan is the 21st largest economy in the world by nominal GDP.

2022: First-wave reservists numbered

As of 2022, Taiwan's first-wave military reservists numbered at 300,000.

2022: Taiwanese Investment in China

From 1991 to 2022, more than US$200 billion has been invested in China by Taiwanese companies.

2022: Taiwan's Total Trade

In 2022, Taiwan's total trade reached US$907 billion, with both exports and imports reaching record levels, totaling US$479.52 billion and US$427.60 billion, respectively.

2022: Democracy Index Ranking

In 2022, the Economist Intelligence Unit's Democracy Index ranked Taiwan as having the second highest democracy score in Asia and Australasia.

2022: Baseball Medals

In 2022, the Taiwanese men's baseball team won medals across all levels of baseball, making Taiwan's national baseball team one of the top-ranked teams in the WBSC World Rankings.

January 2024: William Lai Ching-te won Taiwan's presidential elections

In January 2024, William Lai Ching-te of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party won Taiwan's presidential elections. However, no party won a majority in the simultaneous Taiwan's legislative election for the first time since 2004, meaning 51 seats for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), 52 seats for the Kuomintang (KMT), and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) secured eight seats.

2024: Minguo Year

2024 is year 113 Minguo (民國113年).

2024: CPBL Teams and MLB Players

As of 2024, the CPBL has six teams, with an average attendance of over 7,000 per game. There have been seventeen Taiwanese MLB players as of the 2024 MLB season.