Events from the year 1971 in Taiwan, Republic of China. This year is numbered Minguo 60 according to the official Republic of China calendar.

Incumbents President – Chiang Kai-shek Vice President – Yen Chia-kan Premier – Yen Chia-kan Vice Premier – Chiang Ching-kuo

Events January 31 January – The establishment of CTS Main Channel.

April 21 April – The upgrade of Taoyuan from an urban township to a county-administered city.

July 15 July – The establishment of Dimerco.

October 25 October – The United Nations General Assembly expels the Republic of China and admits the People's Republic of China.

December 3 December – The establishment of China Steel in Taipei.

Births 13 January – Miao Ke-li, actress, singer and television host 10 March – Lin Yu-chang, Mayor of Keelung City 7 May – Chang Sho-wen, member of Legislative Yuan (2005–2009) 1 June – Chiu Yi-ying, Deputy Minister of Hakka Affairs Council (2005–2008) 17 July – Yang Ya-che, film and television director 29 July – Wang Yu-wen, actress 7 August – Hsiao Bi-khim, member of Legislative Yuan (2002–2008, 2012–2020) 10 November – Huang Hsiu-fang, member of Legislative Yuan

Deaths 15 January – Liu Zhi, 78, general. 20 April – Chang Li-sheng, 69, Vice Premier of the Republic of China (1948, 1950–1954). 13 June – Liu Zhensan, 68, general. 23 November – Zhao Hengti, 91, warlord. 12 December – Yu Mi-chien, 74, politician. 22 December – Xie Guansheng, 74, President of the Judicial Yuan (1958–1971).

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