1997 in Taiwan
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Events from the year 1997 in Taiwan, Republic of China. 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
