Events from the year 1997 in Taiwan. This year is numbered Minguo 86 according to the official Republic of China calendar.
Incumbents President – Lee Teng-hui Vice President – Lien Chan Premier – Lien Chan, Vincent Siew Vice Premier – Hsu Li-teh, John Chiang, Liu Chao-shiuan
Events
March 28 March The opening of Miniatures Museum of Taiwan in Zhongshan District, Taipei. The opening of Tamsui Line and Xinbeitou Branch Line of Taipei Metro.
April 20 April – Murder of Pai Hsiao-yen in Taipei County.
June 11 June The establishment of FTV News. The first broadcast of Formosa Television.
October 19 October – The opening of Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium in Xinzhuang City, Taipei County.
December 13 December – The opening of Memorial Hall of Founding of Yilan Administration in Yilan City, Yilan County.
Births 26 June – Kent Tsai, actor 19 December – Chen Su-yu, badminton player 30 December – Tseng Jing-hua, actor
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