2000 in Taiwan

Events from the year 2000 in Taiwan, Republic of China. This year is numbered Minguo 89 according to the official Republic of China calendar.

Incumbents

 * President – Lee Teng-hui, Chen Shui-bian
 * Vice President – Lien Chan, Annette Lu
 * Premier – Vincent Siew, Tang Fei
 * Vice Premier – Liu Chao-shiuan, Yu Shyi-kun

February

 * 1 February
 * The establishment of Coast Guard Administration.
 * The establishment of National University of Kaohsiung in Nanzih District, Kaohsiung City.
 * 25 February – The establishment of National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium in Checheng Township, Pingtung County.

March

 * 18 March – 2000 Republic of China presidential election.
 * 29 March – The opening of Taipei City Mall in Taipei.
 * 31 March – The establishment of People First Party.

April

 * 28 April – 11th Golden Melody Awards at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Xinyi District, Taipei City.

May

 * 20 May
 * Chen Shui-bian took office as President of the Republic of China.
 * Annette Lu took office as Vice President of the Republic of China.
 * Tang Fei took office as Premier of the Republic of China.
 * Yu Shyi-kun took office as Vice Premier of the Republic of China.
 * 21 May – The opening of Image Museum of Hsinchu City in East District, Hsinchu City.

July

 * 15 July – The first Hohaiyan Rock Festival held in Gongliao Township, Taipei County.

August

 * 1 August
 * The opening of National Linkou High School in Linkou Township, Taipei County.
 * The upgrade of Shu-Te Institute of Technology in Yanchao Township, Kaohsiung County to Shu-Te University.
 * The upgrade of National Kaohsiung Hospitality Management Academy in Siaogang District, Kaohsiung City to National Kaohsiung Hospitality Management Academy.
 * 18–27 August – Typhoon Bilis.
 * 31 August – The opening of Xiaonanmen Line of Taipei Metro.

November

 * 26 November – The opening of Taipei County Yingko Ceramics Museum in Taipei County.

Births

 * 21 February – Cho I-hsuan, tennis player