This is a list of presidents (post-1947 constitution) of the Republic of China by other offices (either elected or appointed) held. Every president of the Republic of China has served as at least one of the following: Vice President of the Republic of China an elected representative (either Legislative Yuan or National Assembly) a governor or mayor of a province or special municipality an Executive Yuan minister a general of the Republic of China Army
Central government Executive branch Vice presidents Vice President President served under Year(s) served Notes Yen Chia-kan Chiang Kai-shek 1966–1975 Became president after Chiang K.S.'s death Lee Teng-hui Chiang Ching-kuo 1984–1988 Became president after Chiang C.K.'s death William Lai Tsai Ing-wen 2020–2024 Succeeded Tsai after winning the 2024 election
3 vice presidents (Lien Chan, Annette Lu, and William Lai) all made failed runs for the presidency. Lien received their party's nomination. Lai would later be elected in a second run for the presidency.
Executive Yuan Ministers Italics indicate positions before promulgation of the 1947 constitution. Minister Office President served under Year(s) servedChiang Kai-shek Premier Chiang Kai-shek 1930–1931 Premier Lin Sen 1935–1938 Premier Lin SenChiang Kai-shek 1939–1945 Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Sen 1941–1942 Yen Chia-kan Minister of Economic Affairs Chiang Kai-shek 1950 Minister of Finance 1950–1954 Minister of Council for United States Aid 1957–1958 Minister of Council for International Economic Cooperation and Development 1963–1969 Minister of Vocational Assistance Commission for Retired Servicemen 1954–1956 Minister of Finance 1958–1963 Chiang Ching-kuo Minister of Vocational Assistance Commission for Retired Servicemen Chiang Kai-shekYen Chia-kan 1956–1964 Minister Without Portfolio 1958–1965 Minister of National Defense 1965–1969 Minister of Council for International Economic Cooperation and Development 1969–1973 Vice Premier 1969–1972 Premier 1972–1978 Lee Teng-hui Minister Without Portfolio Chiang Kai-shekYen Chia-kan 1972–1978 Ma Ying-jeou Minister of Research, Development and Evaluation Commission Lee Teng-hui 1988–1991 Minister of Justice 1993–1996 Tsai Ing-wen Minister of Mainland Affairs Council Chen Shui-bian 2000–2004 Vice Premier 2006–2007 Minister of Consumer Protection Committee 2006–2007 William Lai Premier Tsai Ing-wen 2017–2019
Parliament National Assembly Constituency President Year(s) served Notes Fenghua, Chekiang Chiang Kai-shek 1948–1975 Party list Ma Ying-jeou 1992–1996 Tainan City William Lai 1996–1999
Legislative Yuan Constituency President Year(s) served Notes Taipei Chen Shui-bian 1990–1994 Later elected as Mayor of Taipei Party list Tsai Ing-wen 2005–2006 Later appointed as vice premier Tainan CityTainan City 2 William Lai 1999–2010 Later elected as Mayor of Tainan
Local government Governors and Mayors of Special Municipalities Province / Special Municipality President Year(s) served Notes Szechwan Chiang Kai-shek 1939–1940 Tainan William Lai 2010–2017 Taipei Lee Teng-hui 1978–1981 Chen Shui-bian 1994–1998 Ma Ying-jeou 1998–2006 Taiwan Lee Teng-hui 1981-1984
Provincial or City Councillors
Provincial/City Council President Year(s)served Notes Taipei City Council Chen Shui-bian 1981–1985
Other provincial or municipal offices President Office and Jurisdiction Year(s) servedYen Chia-kan Commissioner, Department of Finance, Fukien Province 1939–1945 Commissioner, Department of Construction, Fukien Province 1847–1849
Military
President Term of office Position(s) Chiang Kai-shek 1948–1975 Generalissimo in the Republic of China ArmyChairman of the Military Affairs Commission Chiang Ching-kuo 1978–1988 General in the Republic of China Army
Lost races Source: Presidential elections President Office and jurisdiction Year Notes Tsai Ing-wen President of the Republic of China 2012 Lost to Ma Ying-jeou. Won in 2016, 2020 William Lai Democratic Progressive nomination for President of the Republic of China 2020 Lost to Tsai Ing-wen. Later served as her running mate. Won in 2024
Local elections President Office and jurisdiction Year Notes Chen Shui-bian Tainan County Magistrate 1985 Lost to Lee Ya-chiao. Mayor of Taipei 1998 Lost to Ma Ying-jeou. Tsai Ing-wen Mayor of New Taipei 2010 Lost to Eric Chu.
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