Events from the year 1950 in Taiwan, Republic of China. This year is numbered Minguo 39 according to the official Republic of China calendar.
Incumbents President – Chiang Kai-shek Vice President – Li Zongren Premier – Yan Xishan, Chen Cheng Vice Premier – Chu Chia-hua, Chang Li-sheng
Events
March 1 March – Chiang Kai-shek resumes his duties as Chinese president after moving his government to Taipei, Taiwan.
June 18 June – The execution of Chen Yi after believed that he had defected from Kuomintang to the Chinese Communist Party.
August 16 August – The establishment of Yilan County from part of Taipei County.
October 21 October – The establishment of Nantou County Government.
Births 25 January – Chen Cheng-sheng, member of Legislative Yuan (1999–2002). 5 February – Wei Yao-chien, member of Legislative Yuan (1990–1996). 10 March – David Lin, Minister of Foreign Affairs (2012–2016). 11 March – Tsai Chuen-horng, Minister and Chairman of Atomic Energy Council (2008–2016). 24 March – Shih Yen-shiang, Minister of Economic Affairs (2009–2013). 6 April – Tsai Ming-kai, entrepreneur. 9 May – Chiou I-jen, Vice Premier of the Republic of China (2007–2008). 17 May – Hsieh Fa-dah, Vice Minister of Economic Affairs (2006–2008). 10 June – Chen Chu, Mayor of Kaohsiung City. 25 June – Chang Chia-juch, Minister of Economic Affairs (2013–2014). 26 July – Chang Wen-ying, Mayor of Taichung (1997–2001). 21 July – Chiu Wen-ta, Minister of Health and Welfare (2013–2014). 12 October – Chen Shui-bian, President of the Republic of China (2000–2008). 2 November – Shue Ming-fa, cycling athlete. 8 December – Hsieh Shou-shing, Minister of Atomic Energy Council. 24 December – Andrew Hsia, Minister of Mainland Affairs Council (2015–2016).
Deaths 10 June – Zhu Feng, 44, Chinese Communist Party spy in Taiwan (execution by shooting). 18 June – Chen Yi, 67, Chief Executive of Taiwan (execution by shooting). 20 December – Fu Ssu-nien, 54, historian, linguist, and writer.
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