1979 in Taiwan
list of events
Events from the year 1979 in Taiwan, Republic of China. This year is numbered Minguo 68 according to the official Republic of China calendar.
Incumbents
President – Chiang Ching-kuo
Vice President – Hsieh Tung-min
Premier – Sun Yun-suan
Vice Premier – Hsu Ching-chung
Events
January
1 January:
The United States withdraws recognition of the Republic of China and recognizes the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of "China".
People's Republic of China's Standing Committee of the National People's Congress published the Message to the Compatriots in Taiwan
11 January – The establishments of Export-Import Bank of the Republic of China.
February
8 February – The opening of Chongde Station and Heping Station of Taiwan Railways Administration in Xiulin Township, Hualien County.
26 February – Chiang Kai-shek International Airport located in Taoyuan County (now is Taoyuan County) officially opened.
April
4 April – United States President Jimmy Carter signs the Taiwan Relations Act into law.
President Chiang Ching-kuo promulgated the Three Noes policy with dealing with the mainland: "no contact, no negotiation and no compromise"
May
17 May – The defection of Justin Yifu Lin to the People's Republic of China.
July
24 July – The establishment of Institute for Information Industry.
September
12 September – The Republic of China repeals a law mandating "closure" of the Taiwan Strait, ending blockade conditions in effect since June 1949.
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