1989 in Taiwan

Events from the year 1989 in Taiwan, Republic of China. 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

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.

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