1997 in Taiwan

← 1996 1995 1994 1997 in Taiwan → 1998 1999 2000
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See also:	Other events of 1997 List of years in Taiwan

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 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 TV.

October

• 19 October - The opening of Xinzhuang Baseball Stadium in Xinzhuang City, Taipei County.