This is a list of vice presidents (post-1947 constitution) of the Republic of China by other offices (either elected or appointive) held, either before or after service as the vice president.
Central government Executive branch Presidents President Year(s) served Notes Yen Chia-kan 1975–1978 Became president after Chiang Kai-shek's death Lee Teng-hui 1988–2000 Became president after Chiang Ching-kuo's death
In addition, Li Zongren acted as president from 21 January 1949 to 1 March 1950 on Chiang Kai-shek's declaration of incapacity.
Executive Yuan Ministers Minister Office President served under Year(s) servedChen Cheng PremierChiang Kai-shek 1950–19541958–1963 Minister of Council for United States Aid 1950–19541958–1963 Minister of Council for International Economic Cooperation and Development 1963 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 Lee Teng-hui Minister Without Portfolio Chiang Kai-shekYen Chia-kan 1972–1978Lee Yuan-tsu Minister of EducationYen Chia-kanChiang Ching-kuo 1977–1978 Minister Without Portfolio 1977–1984 Minister of Justice 1978–1984 Lien Chan Minister of National Youth Commission Chiang Ching-kuoLee Teng-hui 1978–1981 Minister of Transportation and Communications 1981–1987 Minister Without Portfolio 1981–1990 Vice Premier 1987–1988 Minister of Foreign Affairs 1988–1990 Premier 1993–1997 Vincent Siew Minister of Economic Affairs Lee Teng-hui 1990–1993 Minister of Council for Economic Planning and Development 1993–1994 Minister Without Portfolio 1993–1995 Minister of Mainland Affairs Council 1994–1995 Premier 1997–2000 Wu Den-yih Premier Ma Ying-jeou 2009–2012 Chen Chien-jen Minister of Department of Health Chen Shui-bian 2003–2005 Minister of National Science Council 2006–2008 Premier Tsai Ing-wen 2023– William Lai Premier Tsai Ing-wen 2017–2019
Ambassadors Vice President Position President served under Year(s) served Notes Lien Chan Ambassador to El Salvador Yen Chia-kan 1975–1976 Hsiao Bi-khim Representative to the United States Tsai Ing-wen 2020-2023
Parliament National Assembly Constituency Vice President Year(s) served Notes Tainan City William Lai 1996–1999
Legislative Yuan Constituency Vice President Year(s) served Notes Chiayi City Vincent Siew 1996–1997 Later appointed as premier Hualien Hsiao Bi-khim 2016–2020 NantouNantou 1 Wu Den-yih 2002–2009 Later appointed as premier Tainan CityTainan City 2 William Lai 1999–2010 Later elected as Mayor of Tainan Taipei 1 Hsiao Bi-khim 2005–2008 Taoyuan Annette Lu 1993–1996 Later elected as Taoyuan County Magistrate Party list (overseas Chinese)Party list Hsiao Bi-khim 2002–20052012–2016
These future vice presidents served in the Legislative Yuan together: Wu Den-yih served with William Lai (2002–2009). Hsiao Bi-khim served with Wu Den-yih and William Lai (2002–2008).
Local government Governors and Mayors of Special Municipalities Province / Special Municipality Vice President Year(s) served Notes Anhui Li Zongren 1938 Hubei Chen Cheng 1940–1944 Kaohsiung City Wu Den-yih 1990–1998 Tainan William Lai 2010–2017 Taipei Lee Teng-hui 1978–1981Taiwan Chen Cheng 1949 Hsieh Tung-min 1972–1978 Lee Teng-hui 1981–1984 Lien Chan 1990–1993
Provincial or City Councillors
Provincial/City Council Vice President Year(s)served Notes Taipei City Council Wu Den-yih 1973–1981 Taiwan Provincial Council Hsieh Tung-min 1957–1972 Was Deputy Speaker 1957–1963, Speaker 1963–1972
Other provincial or municipal offices Vice President Office and Jurisdiction Year(s) servedYen Chia-kan Commissioner, Department of Finance, Fukien Province 1939–1945 Commissioner, Department of Construction, Fukien Province 1947–1949Hsieh Tung-min Secretary General, Taiwan Provincial Government 1954–1957
Magistrates and Mayors of County-level Units County/City Vice President Year(s) served Notes Xinhui, Guangdong Li Zongren 1919 Kaohsiung County, Taiwan Province Hsieh Tung-min 1946–1947 Taoyuan, Taiwan Province Annette Lu 1997–2000
Military
Vice President Term of office Position(s) Li Zongren 1948–1954 Full General in the Republic of China Army Chen Cheng 1954–1965 Full General in the Republic of China Army
Lost races Source:
Presidential elections Vice President Office and jurisdiction Year Notes Lien Chan President of the Republic of China 20002004 Lost both times to Chen Shui-bian. Annette Lu Democratic Progressive nomination for President of the Republic of China 2008 Lost to Frank Hsieh. Candidacy for President of the Republic of China 2020 Did not gather enough petitions. Vincent Siew Vice President of the Republic of China 2000 Lost to Annette Lu. William Lai Democratic Progressive nomination for President of the Republic of China 2020 Lost to Tsai Ing-wen. Later served as her running mate.
Legislative elections Vice President Constituency Year Notes Hsiao Bi-khim Democratic Progressive nomination for Taipei 2 2008 Lost to Wang Shih-chien. Hsiao Bi-khim Hualien 2010 by-election2020 Lost to Wang Ting-son and Fu Kun-chi.
Local elections Vice President Office and jurisdiction Year Notes Wu Den-yih Mayor of Kaohsiung 1998 Lost to Frank Hsieh.
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