2008 in Taiwan

Incumbents

President: Chen Shui-bian to May 20 Ma Ying-jeou
Premier: Chang Chun-hsiung to May 20 Liu Chao-shiuan

Events
March

March 9 - The launching of the first line (Red Line) of Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit in Kaohsiung
March 22 – Ma Ying-jeou is elected President of the Republic of China with more than 58% of the votes in the 2008 presidential election, handing the presidency back to the Kuomintang (KMT) after eight years under the Democratic Progressive Party.
March 22 – Republic of China United Nations membership referendums, 2008

July

July 4 – The first direct China-Taiwan flights begin in nearly 6 decades.

September

September 14 - The launching of the second line (Orange Line) of Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit in Kaohsiung

October

October 25 – The 1025 rally to safeguard Taiwan is held in Taipei by the opposition
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