2001 in Taiwan

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Events from the year 2001 in Taiwan, Republic of China. This year is numbered Minguo 90 according to the official Republic of China calendar.

Incumbents

• President - Chen Shui-bian
• Vice President - Annette Lu
• Premier - Chang Chun-hsiung
• Vice Premier - Lai In-jaw

Events

January

• 14 January – The start of Amorgos oil spill offshore Pingtung County.

February

• 13 February – The opening of 921 Earthquake Museum of Taiwan in Wufeng Township, Taichung County.

March

• 24 March – Kuomintang chairmanship election, 2001
• 26 March – The establishment of Cross-Straits Common Market Foundation in Taipei.

April

• 6 April – The debut of Asia Market Week.
• 12 April – The debut of Meteor Garden.
• 27 April – Hualien Airport was certified for international flights.
• 28 April – The opening of Meinong Hakka Culture Museum in Kaohsiung County.

May

• 3 May – The debut of Romance in the Rain.
• 5 May – The 12th Golden Melody Awards in Kaohsiung.
• 27 May – The opening of Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei in Taipei.

June

• 14 June – The establishment of Council for Hakka Affairs of the Executive Yuan.

July

• 24 July – The founding of Taiwan Solidarity Union.

August

• 11 August – The debut of Poor Prince.

September

• 5 September – The formation of Typhoon Nari.
• 11 September
  • The launching of Azio TV.
  • The launching of the first album of S.H.E.

October

• 11 October – The promulgation of the Petroleum Administration Act.
• 26 October – The opening of Breeze Center in Taipei.

December

• 1 December
  • 2001 Republic of China legislative election.
  • 2001 Republic of China local elections.
• 6 December - The debut of Lavender.
• 10 December - The debut of The New Adventures of Chor Lau-heung.