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1989 in Taiwan
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1989
Events from the year 1989 in Taiwan. This year is numbered Minguo 78 according to the official Republic of China calendar.
Incumbents
President – Lee Teng-hui
Vice President – vacant
Premier – Yu Kuo-hwa, Lee Huan
Vice Premier – Shih Chi-yang
Events
February
3 February – The founding of Peasant Party.
March
8 March – The establishment of EVA Air.
23 March – The establishment of Taiwan Lighting Fixture Export Association.
April
17 April – Taiwanese gymnasts arrive in China to compete in the Junior Asian Gymnastics Championships under the name Chinese Taipei, marking the first use of the term during a competition hosted in China.Han Cheung Taiwan in Time: Competing in China as 'Chinese Taipei' https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2023/04/16/2003798022 16 April 2023 Taipei Times 16 April 2023
July
1 July – The establishment of National Chung Cheng University in Minxiong Township, Chiayi County.
5 July – The opening of Fortune Junior College of Industry in Cishan Township, Kaohsiung County.
8 July – The opening of Formosa Fun Coast in Bali Township, Taipei County.
20 July – Government of the Republic of China establishes diplomatic relations with Grenada.
September
10 September – The landfall of Typhoon Sarah.
October
2 October – Government of the Republic of China resumes diplomatic relations with Liberia.
13 October – Government of the Republic of China establishes diplomatic relations with Belize.
26 October – The crash of China Airlines Flight 204 in Hualien County.
December
3 December – 1989 Republic of China legislative election.
Births
23 January – Yani Tseng, professional golfer
28 April – Annie Chen, model and actress
13 May – Chuang Chia-chia, taekwondo athlete
11 August – Gui Gui, singer and actress
17 August – Chan Yung-jan, tennis athlete
26 August – Tan Wen-lin, football player
23 October – Chan Che-Yuan, football athlete
Deaths
28 March – Fang Chih, 93, politician, diplomat, and government official.
14 April – Chiang Hsiao-wen, 53, politician, son of Chiang Ching-kuo
13 September – Yu Teng-fa, 84, politician.
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