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Executive branch Taiwan, in 35 editions.
The entry for Taiwan published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 32 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- vice president,
- premier of the Executive Yuan,
- vice premier of the Executive Yuan,
- Executive Yuan
president, vice president, premier of the Executive Yuan, vice premier of the Executive Yuan, Executive Yuan
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- premier of the Executive Yuan,
- vice premier of the Executive Yuan,
- Executive Yuan
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President LI Teng-hui (since 13 January 1988); Vice President LI Yuan-zu (since 20 May 1990)
- Head of Government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) HAO Po-ts'un (since 2 May 1990);
- Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) SHIH Ch'i-yang (since NA July 1988)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 21 March 1990 (next to be held NA March 1996); results - President LI Teng-hui was reelected by the National Assembly
- Vice President:
- last held 21 March 1990 (next to be held NA March 1996); results - LI Yuan-zu was elected by the National Assembly
- Legislative Yuan:
- last held 2 December 1989 (next to be held NA December 1992);
- results - KMT 65%, DPP 33%, independents 2%;
- seats - (304 total, 102 elected) KMT 78, DPP 21, independents 3
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly:
- first National Assembly elected in November 1947 with a supplementary election in December 1986; second National Assembly elected in December 1991
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, vice president, premier of the Executive Yuan, vice premier of
the Executive Yuan, Executive Yuan
Chief of State:
President LI Teng-hui (since 13 January 1988); Vice President LI Yuan-zu
(since 20 May 1990)
Head of Government:
Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) HAO Po-ts'un (since 2 May 1990);
Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) SHIH Ch'i-yang (since NA
July 1988)
President:
last held 21 March 1990 (next to be held NA March 1996); results - President
LI Teng-hui was reelected by the National Assembly
Vice President:
last held 21 March 1990 (next to be held NA March 1996); results - LI
Yuan-zu was elected by the National Assembly
Legislative Yuan:
last held 2 December 1989 (next to be held NA December 1992); results - KMT
65%, DPP 33%, independents 2%; seats - (304 total, 102 elected) KMT 78, DPP
21, independents 3
National Assembly:
first National Assembly elected in November 1947 with a supplementary
election in December 1986; second National Assembly elected in December 1991
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 21 March 1990 (next to be held NA March 1996); results - President LI Teng-hui was reelected by the National Assembly
- Vice President:
- last held 21 March 1990 (next to be held NA March 1996); results - LI Yuan-zu was elected by the National Assembly
- Legislative Yuan:
- last held 19 December 1992 (next to be held near the end of 1995);
- results - KMT 60%, DPP 31%, independents 9%;
- seats - (304 total, 161 elected) KMT 96, DPP 50, independents 15
- National Assembly:
- first National Assembly elected in November 1946 with a supplementary election in December 1986;
- second and present National Assembly elected in December 1991;
- seats - 403 total, KMT 318, DPP 75, other 10;
- (next election to be held in 1997)
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- premier of the Executive Yuan,
- vice premier of the Executive Yuan,
- Executive Yuan
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President LI Teng-hui (since 13 January 1988); Vice President LI Yuan-zu (since 20 May 1990)
- Head of Government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) LIEN Chan (since 23 February 1993);
- Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) HSU Li-teh (since 23 February 1993)
president, vice president, premier of the Executive Yuan, vice premier ofPresident:
the Executive Yuan, Executive Yuan
Chief of State:
President LI Teng-hui (since 13 January 1988); Vice President LI Yuan-zu
(since 20 May 1990)
Head of Government:
Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) HAO Po-ts'un (since 2 May 1990);
Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) SHIH Ch'i-yang (since NA
July 1988)
last held 21 March 1990 (next to be held NA March 1996); results - President
LI Teng-hui was reelected by the National Assembly
Vice President:
last held 21 March 1990 (next to be held NA March 1996); results - LI
Yuan-zu was elected by the National Assembly
Legislative Yuan:
last held 2 19 December 1989 1992 (next to be held NA December 1992); near the end of 1995); results - KMT65%, KMT 60%, DPP 33%, 31%, independents 2%; 9%; seats - (304 total, 102 161 elected) KMT 78, DPP 96,21, DPP 50, independents 3 15
National Assembly:
first National Assembly elected in November 1947 1946 with a supplementary
election in December 1986; second and present National Assembly elected in
December 1991 1991; seats - 403 total, KMT 318, DPP 75, other 10; (next election
to be held in 1997)
president, vice president, premier of the Executive Yuan, vice premier of
the Executive Yuan, Executive Yuan
Chief of State:
President LI Teng-hui (since 13 January 1988); Vice President LI Yuan-zu
(since 20 May 1990)
Head of Government:
Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) LIEN Chan (since 23 February
1993); Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) HSU Li-teh (since
23 February 1993)
The entry for Taiwan did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President LI Teng-hui (since 13 January 1988); Vice President LI Yuan-zu (since 20 May 1990)
- head of government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) LIEN Chan (since 23 February 1993);
- Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) HSU Li-teh (since 23 February 1993);
- presidential election last held 21 March 1990 (next election will probably be a direct popular election and will be held NA March 1996);
- results - President LI Teng-hui was reelected by the National Assembly;
- vice presidential election last held 21 March 1990;
- results - LI Yuan-zu was elected by the National Assembly
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan; appointed by the president
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President LI Teng-hui (since 13 January 1988); Vice
President LI Yuan-zu (since 20 May 1990)
head of government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) LIEN
Chan (since 23 February 1993); Vice Premier (Vice President of the
Executive Yuan) HSU Li-teh (since 23 February 1993); presidential
election last held 21 March 1990 (next election will probably be a
direct popular election and will be held NA March 1996); results -
President LI Teng-hui was reelected by the National Assembly; vice
presidential election last held 21 March 1990; results - LI Yuan-zu
was elected by the National Assembly
cabinet: Executive Yuan; appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President LI Teng-hui (succeeded to the presidency following the death of President CHIANG Ching-kuo 13 January 1988, elected by the National Assembly 21 March 1990, reelected by popular vote in the first-ever direct elections for president 23 March 1996);
- election last held 23 March 1996 (next to be held NA 2000);
- results - LI Teng-hui 54%, PENG Ming-min 21%, LIN Yang-kang 15%, and CHEN Li-an 10%;
- Vice President-elect LIEN Chan (to be inaugurated 20 May 1996)
- head of government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) LIEN Chan (since 23 February 1993) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) HSU Li-teh (since 23 February 1993) were appointed by the president;
- note - LIEN Chan will continue to serve as premier until 20 May 1996 when he will be inaugurated as vice president;
- a new premier is expected to be appointed sometime in May 1996
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan was appointed by the president
Rewritten: too little of the 1995 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President LI Teng-hui (succeeded to the presidency
following the death of President CHIANG Ching-kuo 13 January 1988,
elected by the National Assembly 21 March 1990, reelected by popular
vote in the first-ever direct elections for president 23 March
1996); election last held 23 March 1996 (next to be held NA 2000);
results - LI Teng-hui 54%, PENG Ming-min 21%, LIN Yang-kang 15%, and
CHEN Li-an 10%; Vice President-elect LIEN Chan (to be inaugurated 20
May 1996)
head of government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) LIEN
Chan (since 23 February 1993) and Vice Premier (Vice President of
the Executive Yuan) HSU Li-teh (since 23 February 1993) were
appointed by the president; note - LIEN Chan will continue to serve
as premier until 20 May 1996 when he will be inaugurated as vice
president; a new premier is expected to be appointed sometime in May
1996
cabinet: Executive Yuan was appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President LI Teng-hui (succeeded to the presidency following the death of President CHIANG Ching-kuo 13 January 1988, elected by the National Assembly 21 March 1990, elected by popular vote in the first-ever direct elections for president 23 March 1996);
- Vice President LIEN Chan (since 20 May 1996);
- note - LIEN Chan serves as both vice president and premier
- head of government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) LIEN Chan (since 23 February 1993) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) HSU Li-teh (since 23 February 1993);
- note - LIEN Chan serves as both vice president and premier
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 23 March 1996 (next to be held NA 2000);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results :
- LI Teng-hui elected president; percent of vote - LI Teng-hui 54%, PENG Ming-min 21%, LIN Yang-kang 15%, and CHEN Li-an 10%
chief of state: President LI Teng-hui (succeeded to the presidency
following the death of President CHIANG Ching-kuo 13 January 1988,
elected by the National Assembly 21 March 1990, reelected elected by popular
vote in the first-ever direct elections for president 23 Marchelection last held 23 March 1996 (next to be held NA 2000);results - LI Teng-hui 54%, PENG Ming-min 21%, LIN Yang-kang 15%, and Vice
CHEN Li-an 10%;President-elect President LIEN Chan (to be inaugurated (since 201996) 1996); note - LIEN Chan serves
as both vice president and premier
head of government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) LIEN
Chan (since 23 February 1993) and Vice Premier (Vice President of
Executive Yuan) HSU Li-teh (since 23 February 1993) were 1993); note - LIEN Chan
appointed by the president;will continue to serve
serves as both vice president and premier until 20 May 1996 when he will be inaugurated as
cabinet: Executive Yuan appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket bypresident; a new premier is expected popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 23 March 1996
(next to be held NA 2000); premier appointed sometime in May by the president; vice
1996cabinet: Executive Yuan was premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the
premier
election results : LI Teng-hui elected president; percent of vote - LI
Teng-hui 54%, PENG Ming-min 21%, LIN Yang-kang 15%, and CHEN Li-an 10%
- chief of state:
- President LEE Teng-hui (succeeded to the presidency following the death of President CHIANG Ching-kuo 13 January 1988, elected by the National Assembly 21 March 1990, elected by popular vote in the first-ever direct elections for president 23 March 1996);
- Vice President LIEN Chan (since 20 May 1996)
- head of government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) Vincent SIEW (since 1 September 1997) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) LIU Chao-shiuan (since 10 December 1997)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 23 March 1996 (next to be held NA 2000);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- LEE Teng-hui elected president; percent of vote-LEE Teng-hui 54%, PENG Ming-min 21%, LIN Yang-kang 15%, and CHEN Li-an 10%
chief of state: President LI LEE Teng-hui (succeeded to the presidency
following the death of President CHIANG Ching-kuo 13 January 1988,
elected by the National Assembly 21 March 1990, elected by popular
vote in the first-ever direct elections for president 23 March 1996);
Vice President LIEN Chan (since 20 May 1996); note - LIEN Chan serves 1996)
as both vice president and premier
head of government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) LIEN VincentChan SIEW (since 23 February 1993) 1 September 1997) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the
Executive Yuan) HSU Li-teh LIU Chao-shiuan (since 23 February 1993); note - LIEN Chan 10 December 1997)
serves as both vice president and premier
cabinet: Executive Yuan appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by
popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 23 March 1996
(next to be held NA 2000); premier appointed by the president; vice
premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the
premier
election results : LI results: LEE Teng-hui elected president; percent of vote - LI vote-LEE
Teng-hui 54%, PENG Ming-min 21%, LIN Yang-kang 15%, and CHEN Li-an 10%
- chief of state:
- President LEE Teng-hui (succeeded to the presidency following the death of President CHIANG Ching-kuo 13 January 1988, elected by the National Assembly 21 March 1990, elected by popular vote in the first-ever direct elections for president 23 March 1996);
- Vice President LIEN Chan (since 20 May 1996)
- head of government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) Vincent SIEW (since 1 September 1997) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) LIU Chao-shiuan (since 10 December 1997)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 23 March 1996 (next to be held NA 2000);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- LEE Teng-hui elected president; percent of vote--LEE Teng-hui 54%, PENG Ming-min 21%, LIN Yang-kang 15%, and CHEN Li-an 10%
chief of state: President LEE Teng-hui (succeeded to the presidency
following the death of President CHIANG Ching-kuo 13 January 1988,
elected by the National Assembly 21 March 1990, elected by popular
vote in the first-ever direct elections for president 23 March 1996);
1996); Vice President LIEN Chan (since 20 May 1996)
head of government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) Vincent
Vincent SIEW (since 1 September 1997) and Vice Premier (Vice
President of the
1997)
cabinet: Executive Yuan appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by
by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 23 March 1996
1996 (next to be held NA 2000); premier appointed by the president; vice
vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the
the premier
election results: LEE Teng-hui elected president; percent of vote-LEE
vote--LEE Teng-hui 54%, PENG Ming-min 21%, LIN Yang-kang 15%, and
CHEN Li-an 10%
note: President-elect CHEN Shui-bian is scheduled to take office on 20 May 2000
- chief of state:
- President LEE Teng-hui (succeeded to the presidency following the death of President CHIANG Ching-kuo 13 January 1988, elected by the National Assembly 21 March 1990, elected by popular vote in the first-ever direct elections for president 23 March 1996);
- Vice President LIEN Chan (since 20 May 1996)
- head of government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) Vincent SIEW (since 1 September 1997) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) LIU Chao-shiuan (since 10 December 1997)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 18 March 2000 (next to be held NA March 2004);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- CHEN Shui-bian elected president;
- percent of vote - CHEN Shui-bian (DPP) 39.3%,
- James SOONG (independent) 36.84%,
- LIEN Chan (KMT) 23.1%,
- HSU Hsin-liang (independent) .63%,
- LEE Ao (CNP) .13%
note: President-elect CHEN Shui-bian is scheduled to take office on 20 May 2000
chief of state: President LEE Teng-hui (succeeded to the presidency
head of government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan)
cabinet: Executive Yuan appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket23 18 March
19962000); March 2004); premier appointed by the president;
election results: LEE Teng-hui CHEN Shui-bian elected president; percent of
vote--LEE Teng-hui 54%, PENG Ming-min 21%, LIN Yang-kang 15%, andLi-an 10% Shui-bian (DPP) 39.3%, James SOONG (independent) 36.84%, LIEN Chan (KMT) 23.1%, HSU Hsin-liang (independent) .63%, LEE Ao (CNP) .13%
- chief of state:
- President CHEN Shui-bien (20 May 2000) and Vice President Annette LU (since 20 May 2000) head of government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) CHANG Chun-hsiung (since NA October 2000) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) LAI In-jaw (since NA October 2000) cabinet: Executive Yuan appointed by the president elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 18 March 2000 (next to be held NA March 2004); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier election results: CHEN Shui-bien elected president; percent of vote - CHEN Shui-bien (DPP) 39.3%, James SOONG (independent) 36.84%, LIEN Chan (KMT) 23.1%, HSU Hsin-liang (independent) 0.63%, LEE Ao (CNP) 0.13%
note: President-elect CHEN Shui-bian is scheduled to take office on 20 May 2000chief of state: President LEE Teng-hui (succeeded to the presidency following the death of President CHIANG Ching-kuo 13 January 1988, elected by the National Assembly 21 March 1990, elected by popular vote in the first-ever direct elections for president 23 March 1996); CHEN Shui-bien (20 May 2000) and Vice President LIEN Chan Annette LU (since 20 May 1996)2000) head of government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) Vincent SIEW CHANG Chun-hsiung (since 1 September 1997) NA October 2000) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) LIU Chao-shiuan LAI In-jaw (since 10 December 1997)NA October 2000) cabinet: Executive Yuan appointed by the presidentShui-bian Shui-bien elected president; percent of vote - CHEN Shui-bian Shui-bien (DPP) 39.3%, James SOONG (independent) 36.84%, LIEN Chan (KMT) 23.1%, HSU Hsin-liang (independent) .63%, 0.63%, LEE Ao (CNP) .13% 0.13%
- chief of state:
- President Shui-bian CHEN (since 20 May 2000) and Vice President Annette Hsiu-lien LU (since 20 May 2000)
- election results:
- Shui-bian CHEN elected president;
- percent of vote - Shui-bian CHEN (DPP) 39.3%,
- James SOONG (independent) 36.84%,
- LIEN Chan (KMT) 23.1%,
- HSU Hsin-liang (independent) 0.63%,
- LEE Ao (CNP) 0.13%
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 18 March 2000 (next to be held NA March 2004);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- head of government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) Shyi-kun YU (since 1 February 2002) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) Hsin-yi LIN (since 1 February 2002)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan appointed by the president
chief of state: President Shui-bian CHEN Shui-bien (20 (since 20 May 2000) and Vice President Annette Hsiu-lien LU (since 20 May 2000) head of government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) CHANG Chun-hsiung (since NA October 2000) and Vice Premier (Vice President
election results: Shui-bian CHEN elected president; percent of the Executive Yuan) LAI In-jaw (since NA October 2000) cabinet: Executive Yuan appointed by the president vote - Shui-bian CHEN (DPP) 39.3%, James SOONG (independent) 36.84%, LIEN Chan (KMT) 23.1%, HSU Hsin-liang (independent) 0.63%, LEE Ao (CNP) 0.13%
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 18 March 2000 (next to be held NA March 2004); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier election results: CHEN Shui-bien elected president; percent
head of vote - CHEN Shui-bien (DPP) 39.3%, James SOONG (independent) 36.84%, LIEN Chan (KMT) 23.1%, HSU Hsin-liang (independent) 0.63%, LEE Ao (CNP) 0.13% government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) Shyi-kun YU (since 1 February 2002) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) Hsin-yi LIN (since 1 February 2002)
cabinet: Executive Yuan appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President CHEN Shui-bian (since 20 May 2000) and Vice President Annette LU (LU Hsiu-lien) (since 20 May 2000)
- election results:
- CHEN Shui-bian elected president;
- percent of vote - CHEN Shui-bian (DPP) 39.3%,
- James SOONG (SOONG Chu-yu) (PFP) 36.84%,
- LIEN Chan (KMT) 23.1%,
- HSU Hsin-liang (independent) 0.63%,
- LEE Ao (CNP) 0.13%
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 18 March 2000 (next to be held NA March 2004);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- head of government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) YU Shyi-kun (since 1 February 2002) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) LIN Hsin-yi (since 1 February 2002)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan appointed by the president
chief of state: President Shui-bian CHEN Shui-bian (since 20 May 2000) and Vice President Annette Hsiu-lien LU (LU Hsiu-lien) (since 20 May 2000)
election results: Shui-bian CHEN Shui-bian elected president; percent of vote - Shui-bian CHEN Shui-bian (DPP) 39.3%, James SOONG (independent) (SOONG Chu-yu) (PFP) 36.84%, LIEN Chan (KMT) 23.1%, HSU Hsin-liang (independent) 0.63%, LEE Ao (CNP) 0.13%
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 18 March 2000 (next to be held NA March 2004); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
head of government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) Shyi-kun YU Shyi-kun (since 1 February 2002) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) Hsin-yi LIN Hsin-yi (since 1 February 2002)
cabinet: Executive Yuan appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President CHEN Shui-bian (since 20 May 2000) and Vice President Annette LU (LU Hsiu-lien) (since 20 May 2000)
- head of government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) Frank HSIEH (since 1 February 2005) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) YEH Chu-lan (since 20 May 2004)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 20 March 2004 (next to be held in March 2008);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- CHEN Shui-bian re-elected president; percent of vote - CHEN Shui-bian (DPP) 50.1%, LIEN Chan (KMT) 49.9%
chief of state: President CHEN Shui-bian (since 20 May 2000) and Vice President Annette LU (LU Hsiu-lien) (since 20 May 2000)election results: CHEN Shui-bian elected president; percent head of vote - CHEN Shui-bian (DPP) 39.3%, James SOONG (SOONG Chu-yu) (PFP) 36.84%, LIEN Chan (KMT) 23.1%, HSU Hsin-liang (independent) 0.63%, LEE Ao (CNP) 0.13% government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) Frank HSIEH (since 1 February 2005) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) YEH Chu-lan (since 20 May 2004)
cabinet: Executive Yuan appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 18 20 March 2000 2004 (next to be held NA in March 2004); 2008); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premierhead of government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) YU Shyi-kun (since 1 February 2002) and Vice Premier (Vice President election results: CHEN Shui-bian re-elected president; percent of the Executive Yuan) LIN Hsin-yi (since 1 February 2002) vote - CHEN Shui-bian (DPP) 50.1%, LIEN Chan (KMT) 49.9%
cabinet: Executive Yuan appointed by the president
- chief of state:
- President CHEN Shui-bian (since 20 May 2000) and Vice President Annette LU (LU Hsiu-lien) (since 20 May 2000)
- head of government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) Frank HSIEH (since 1 February 2005) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) - WU Rong-i) (since 18 February 2005)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 20 March 2004 (next to be held in March 2008);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- CHEN Shui-bian re-elected president; percent of vote - CHEN Shui-bian (DPP) 50.1%, LIEN Chan (KMT) 49.9%
chief of state: President CHEN Shui-bian (since 20 May 2000) and Vice President Annette LU (LU Hsiu-lien) (since 20 May 2000)
head of government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) Frank HSIEH (since 1 February 2005) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) YEH Chu-lan - WU Rong-i) (since 20 May 2004) 18 February 2005)
cabinet: Executive Yuan appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 20 March 2004 (next to be held in March 2008); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results: CHEN Shui-bian re-elected president; percent of vote - CHEN Shui-bian (DPP) 50.1%, LIEN Chan (KMT) 49.9%
- chief of state:
- President CHEN Shui-bian (since 20 May 2000) and Vice President Annette LU (LU Hsiu-lien) (since 20 May 2000)
- head of government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) SU Tseng-chang (since 25 January 2006) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) TSAI Ing-wen (since 25 January 2006)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 20 March 2004 (next to be held in March 2008);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- CHEN Shui-bian re-elected president; percent of vote - CHEN Shui-bian (DPP) 50.1%, LIEN Chan (KMT) 49.9%
chief of state: President CHEN Shui-bian (since 20 May 2000) and Vice President Annette LU (LU Hsiu-lien) (since 20 May 2000)
head of government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) Frank HSIEH SU Tseng-chang (since 1 February 2005) 25 January 2006) and Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) - WU Rong-i) TSAI Ing-wen (since 18 February 2005) 25 January 2006)
cabinet: Executive Yuan appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 20 March 2004 (next to be held in March 2008); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results: CHEN Shui-bian re-elected president; percent of vote - CHEN Shui-bian (DPP) 50.1%, LIEN Chan (KMT) 49.9%
- chief of state:
- President CHEN Shui-bian (since 20 May 2000); Vice President Annette LU (LU Hsiu-lien) (since 20 May 2000)
- head of government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) CHANG Chun-hsiung (since 21 May 2007);
- Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) CHIOU I-jen (since 21 May 2007)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan - (ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 20 March 2004 (next to be held in March 2008);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- CHEN Shui-bian re-elected president; percent of vote - CHEN Shui-bian 50.1%, LIEN Chan 49.9%
chief of state: President CHEN Shui-bian (since 20 May 2000) and 2000); Vice President Annette LU (LU Hsiu-lien) (since 20 May 2000)
head of government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) SU Tseng-chang CHANG Chun-hsiung (since 25 January 2006) and 21 May 2007); Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) TSAI Ing-wen CHIOU I-jen (since 25 January 2006) 21 May 2007)
cabinet: Executive Yuan - (ministers appointed by the president on recommendation of premier)
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 20 March 2004 (next to be held in March 2008); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results: CHEN Shui-bian re-elected president; percent of vote - CHEN Shui-bian (DPP) 50.1%, LIEN Chan (KMT) 49.9%
- chief of state:
- President MA Ying-jeou (since 20 May 2008); Vice President Vincent SIEW (since 20 May 2008)
- head of government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) LIO Chao-shiuan (since 20 May 2008);
- Vice Premier (Vice President of Executive Yuan) Paul CHIU (CHANG-hsiung) (since 20 May 2008)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan - (ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 22 March 2008 (next to be held in March 2012);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- MA Ying-jeou elected president on 22 March 2008;
- percent of vote - MA Ying-jeou 58.45%, Frank HSIEH 41.55%;
- MA Ying-jeou takes office on 20 May 2008
chief of state: President CHEN Shui-bian MA Ying-jeou (since 20 May 2000); 2008); Vice President Annette LU (LU Hsiu-lien) Vincent SIEW (since 20 May 2000) 2008)
head of government: Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) CHANG Chun-hsiung LIO Chao-shiuan (since 21 20 May 2007); 2008); Vice Premier (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) CHIOU I-jen Paul CHIU (CHANG-hsiung) (since 21 20 May 2007) 2008)
cabinet: Executive Yuan - (ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier)
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 20 22 March 2004 2008 (next to be held in March 2008); 2012); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results: CHEN Shui-bian re-elected president; MA Ying-jeou elected president on 22 March 2008; percent of vote - CHEN Shui-bian 50.1%, LIEN Chan 49.9% MA Ying-jeou 58.45%, Frank HSIEH 41.55%; MA Ying-jeou takes office on 20 May 2008
- chief of state:
- President MA Ying-jeou (since 20 May 2008); Vice President Vincent SIEW (since 20 May 2008)
- head of government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) WU Den-yih (since 10 September 2009);
- Vice Premier (Vice President of Executive Yuan) Eric Liluan CHU (since 10 September 2009)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan - (ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 22 March 2008 (next to be held in March 2012);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- MA Ying-jeou elected president; percent of vote - MA Ying-jeou 58.45%, Frank HSIEH 41.55%
chief of state:
President MA Ying-jeou (since 20 May 2008); Vice President Vincent SIEW (since 20 May 2008)
head of government:
Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) LIO Chao-shiuan WU Den-yih (since 20 May 2008); 10 September 2009); Vice Premier (Vice President of Executive Yuan) Paul CHIU (CHANG-hsiung) Eric Liluan CHU (since 20 May 2008) 10 September 2009)
cabinet:
Executive Yuan - (ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier)
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 22 March 2008 (next to be held in March 2012); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results:
MA Ying-jeou elected president on 22 March 2008; president; percent of vote - MA Ying-jeou 58.45%, Frank HSIEH 41.55%; MA Ying-jeou takes office on 20 May 2008 41.55%
- chief of state:
- President MA Ying-jeou (since 20 May 2008); Vice President Vincent SIEW (since 20 May 2008)
- head of government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) WU Den-yih (since 10 September 2009); Vice Premier (Vice President of Executive Yuan) Sean CHEN (since 17 May 2010)
- cabinet:
Executive Yuan - (ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier)
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 March 2008 (next to be held in March 2012);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- MA Ying-jeou elected president; percent of vote - MA Ying-jeou 58.45%, Frank HSIEH 41.55%
chief of state:
President MA Ying-jeou (since 20 May 2008); Vice President Vincent SIEW (since 20 May 2008)
head of government:
Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) WU Den-yih (since 10 September 2009); Vice Premier (Vice President of Executive Yuan) Eric Liluan CHU Sean CHEN (since 10 September 2009) 17 May 2010)
cabinet:
Executive Yuan - (ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier)
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elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 March 2008 (next to be held in March 2012); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results:
MA Ying-jeou elected president; percent of vote - MA Ying-jeou 58.45%, Frank HSIEH 41.55%
- chief of state:
- President MA Ying-jeou (since 20 May 2008); Vice President Vincent SIEW (since 20 May 2008)
- head of government:
- Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) WU Den-yih (since 10 September 2009); Vice Premier (Vice President of Executive Yuan) Sean CHEN (since 17 May 2010)
- cabinet:
Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 March 2008 (next to be held on 14 January 2012);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- MA Ying-jeou elected president; percent of vote - MA Ying-jeou 58.45%, Frank HSIEH 41.55%
chief of state:
President MA Ying-jeou (since 20 May 2008); Vice President Vincent SIEW (since 20 May 2008)
head of government:
Premier (President of the Executive Yuan) WU Den-yih (since 10 September 2009); Vice Premier (Vice President of Executive Yuan) Sean CHEN (since 17 May 2010)
cabinet:
Executive Yuan - (ministers ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier) premier
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elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 March 2008 (next to be held in March on 14 January 2012); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results:
MA Ying-jeou elected president; percent of vote - MA Ying-jeou 58.45%, Frank HSIEH 41.55%
- chief of state:
- President MA Ying-jeou (since 20 May 2008); Vice President WU Den-yih (since 20 May 2012)
- head of government:
- Premier Sean C. CHEN (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 6 February 2012); Vice Premier JIANG Yi-huah (since 6 February 2012)
- cabinet:
Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 14 January 2012 (next to be held in January 2016);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- MA Ying-jeou elected president;
- percent of vote - MA Ying-jeou 51.6%,
- TSAI Ing-wen 45.6%,
- James SONG Chu-ye 2.8%
chief of state:
President MA Ying-jeou (since 20 May 2008); Vice President Vincent SIEW WU Den-yih (since 20 May 2008) 2012)
head of government:
Premier Sean C. CHEN (President of the Executive Yuan) WU Den-yih (since 10 September 2009); 6 February 2012); Vice Premier (Vice President of Executive Yuan) Sean CHEN JIANG Yi-huah (since 17 May 2010) 6 February 2012)
cabinet:
Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
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elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 March 2008 14 January 2012 (next to be held on 14 in January 2012); 2016); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results:
MA Ying-jeou elected president; percent of vote - MA Ying-jeou 58.45%, Frank HSIEH 41.55% 51.6%, TSAI Ing-wen 45.6%, James SONG Chu-ye 2.8%
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- President MA Ying-jeou (since 20 May 2008); Vice President WU Den-yih (since 20 May 2012)
- head of government:
- Premier JIANG Yi-huah (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 18 February 2013);
- Vice Premier MAO Chi-kuo (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) (since 18 February 2013)
- cabinet:
Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 14 January 2012 (next to be held in January 2016);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- MA Ying-jeou elected president;
- percent of vote - MA Ying-jeou 51.6%,
- TSAI Ing-wen 45.6%,
- James SOONG Chu-ye 2.8%
chief of state:
President MA Ying-jeou (since 20 May 2008); Vice President WU Den-yih (since 20 May 2012)
head of government:
Premier Sean C. CHEN JIANG Yi-huah (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 6 18 February 2012); 2013); Vice Premier JIANG Yi-huah MAO Chi-kuo (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) (since 6 18 February 2012) 2013)
cabinet:
Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
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elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held on 14 January 2012 (next to be held in January 2016); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results:
MA Ying-jeou elected president; percent of vote - MA Ying-jeou 51.6%, TSAI Ing-wen 45.6%, James SONG SOONG Chu-ye 2.8%
- chief of state:
- President MA Ying-jeou (since 20 May 2008); Vice President WU Den-yih (since 20 May 2012)
- head of government:
- Premier MAO Chi-kuo (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 8 December 2014);
- Vice Premier CHANG San-cheng, Vice President of the Executive Yuan (since 8 December 2014)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 14 January 2012 (next to be held in January 2016);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- MA Ying-jeou elected president;
- percent of vote - MA Ying-jeou (KMT) 51.6%,
- TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 45.6%,
- James SOONG Chu-ye (PFP) 2.8%
chief of state:
head of government:JIANG Yi-huah MAO Chi-kuo (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 18 February 2013); 8 December 2014); Vice Premier MAO Chi-kuo (Vice CHANG San-cheng, Vice President of the Executive Yuan) Yuan (since 18 February 2013) 8 December 2014)
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same
elections:ticket ballot by simple majority popular vote for four-year terms a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 14 January 2012 (next to be held in January 2016); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results:
- chief of state:
- President TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2016); Vice President CHEN Chien-jen (since 20 May 2016)
- head of government:
- Premier LIN Chuan (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 20 May 2016); Vice Premier LIN Hsi-yao, Vice President of the Executive Yuan (since 20 May 2016)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 16 January 2016 (next to be held in 2020);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- TSAI Ing-wen elected president;
- percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 56.1%, Eric CHU Li-lun (KMT) 31.0%, James SOONG Chu-yu (PFP) 12.8%;
- note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
chief of state: President MA Ying-jeou TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2008); 2016); Vice President WU Den-yih CHEN Chien-jen (since 20 May 2012) 2016)
head of government: Premier MAO Chi-kuo LIN Chuan (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 8 December 2014); 20 May 2016); Vice Premier CHANG San-cheng, LIN Hsi-yao, Vice President of the Executive Yuan (since 8 December 2014) 20 May 2016)
cabinet: Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 14 16 January 2012 2016 (next to be held in January 2016); 2020); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results: MA Ying-jeou TSAI Ing-wen elected president; percent of vote - MA Ying-jeou (KMT) 51.6%, TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 45.6%, 56.1%, Eric CHU Li-lun (KMT) 31.0%, James SOONG Chu-ye Chu-yu (PFP) 2.8% 12.8%; note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
- chief of state:
- President TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2016); Vice President CHEN Chien-jen (since 20 May 2016)
- head of government:
- Premier LAI Ching-te (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 8 September 2017);
- Vice Premier LIN Hsi-yao, Vice President of the Executive Yuan (since 20 May 2016)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 16 January 2016 (next to be held in 2020);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- TSAI Ing-wen elected president;
- percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 56.1%, Eric CHU Li-lun (KMT) 31.0%, James SOONG Chu-yu (PFP) 12.8%;
- note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
chief of state: President TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2016); Vice President CHEN Chien-jen (since 20 May 2016)
head of government: Premier LIN Chuan LAI Ching-te (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 20 May 2016); 8 September 2017); Vice Premier LIN Hsi-yao, Vice President of the Executive Yuan (since 20 May 2016)
cabinet: Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 16 January 2016 (next to be held in 2020); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results: TSAI Ing-wen elected president; percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 56.1%, Eric CHU Li-lun (KMT) 31.0%, James SOONG Chu-yu (PFP) 12.8%; note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
- chief of state:
- President TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2016); Vice President CHEN Chien-jen (since 20 May 2016)
- head of government:
- Premier LAI Ching-te (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 8 September 2017);
- Vice Premier SHIH Jun-ji, Vice President of the Executive Yuan (since 8 September 2017)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 16 January 2016 (next to be held in early 2020);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- TSAI Ing-wen elected president;
- percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 56.1%, Eric CHU Li-lun (KMT) 31.0%, James SOONG Chu-yu (PFP) 12.8%;
- note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
chief of state: President TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2016); Vice President CHEN Chien-jen (since 20 May 2016)
head of government: Premier LAI Ching-te (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 8 September 2017); Vice Premier LIN Hsi-yao, SHIH Jun-ji, Vice President of the Executive Yuan (since 20 May 2016) 8 September 2017)
cabinet: Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 16 January 2016 (next to be held in early 2020); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results: TSAI Ing-wen elected president; percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 56.1%, Eric CHU Li-lun (KMT) 31.0%, James SOONG Chu-yu (PFP) 12.8%; note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
- chief of state:
- President TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2016); Vice President CHEN Chien-jen (since 20 May 2016)
- head of government:
- Premier SU Tseng-chang (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 11 January 2019);
- Vice Premier SHIH Jun-ji, Vice President of the Executive Yuan (since 8 September 2017)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 16 January 2016 (next to be held on 11 January 2020);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- TSAI Ing-wen elected president;
- percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 56.1%, Eric CHU Li-lun (KMT) 31.0%, James SOONG Chu-yu (PFP) 12.8%;
- note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
chief of state: President TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2016); Vice President CHEN Chien-jen (since 20 May 2016)
head of government: Premier LAI Ching-te SU Tseng-chang (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 8 September 2017); 11 January 2019); Vice Premier SHIH Jun-ji, Vice President of the Executive Yuan (since 8 September 2017)
cabinet: Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 16 January 2016 (next to be held in early on 11 January 2020); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results: TSAI Ing-wen elected president; percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 56.1%, Eric CHU Li-lun (KMT) 31.0%, James SOONG Chu-yu (PFP) 12.8%; note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
- chief of state:
- President TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2016; re-elected on 11 Jan 2020); Vice President CHEN Chien-jen (since 20 May 2016)
- head of government:
- Premier SU Tseng-chang (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 11 January 2019);
- Vice Premier SHIH Jun-ji, Vice President of the Executive Yuan (since 8 September 2017)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 11 January 2020 (next to be held on 11 January 2024);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- TSAI Ing-wen elected president;
- percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 57.1%, HAN Kuo-yu (KMT) 38.6%;
- note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
chief of state: President TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2016); 2016; re-elected on 11 Jan 2020); Vice President CHEN Chien-jen (since 20 May 2016)
head of government: Premier SU Tseng-chang (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 11 January 2019); Vice Premier SHIH Jun-ji, Vice President of the Executive Yuan (since 8 September 2017)
cabinet: Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 16 11 January 2016 2020 (next to be held on 11 January 2020); 2024); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results: TSAI Ing-wen elected president; percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 56.1%, Eric CHU Li-lun 57.1%, HAN Kuo-yu (KMT) 31.0%, James SOONG Chu-yu (PFP) 12.8%; 38.6%; note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
- chief of state:
- President TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2016; re-elected on 11 Jan 2020); Vice President LAI Ching-te (since 20 May 2020)
- head of government:
- Premier SU Tseng-chang (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 11 January 2019);
- Vice Premier SHEN Jong-chin, Vice President of the Executive Yuan (since 19 June 2020)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 11 January 2020 (next to be held on 11 January 2024);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- TSAI Ing-wen elected president;
- percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 57.1%, HAN Kuo-yu (KMT) 38.6%;
- note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
chief of state: President TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2016; re-elected on 11 Jan 2020); Vice President CHEN Chien-jen LAI Ching-te (since 20 May 2016) 2020)
head of government: Premier SU Tseng-chang (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 11 January 2019); Vice Premier SHIH Jun-ji, SHEN Jong-chin, Vice President of the Executive Yuan (since 8 September 2017) 19 June 2020)
cabinet: Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 January 2020 (next to be held on 11 January 2024); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results: TSAI Ing-wen elected president; percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 57.1%, HAN Kuo-yu (KMT) 38.6%; note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
- chief of state:
- President TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2016); Vice President LAI Ching-te (since 20 May 2020)
- head of government:
- Premier SU Tseng-chang (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 11 January 2019);
- Vice Premier SHEN Jong-chin (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) (since 19 June 2020)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 11 January 2020 (next to be held on 11 January 2024);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- 2020 : TSAI Ing-wen elected president;
- percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 57.1%, HAN Kuo-yu (KMT) 38.6%, James SOONG (PFP) 4.2%;
- note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
2016 : TSAI Ing-wen elected president;
chief of state: President TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2016; re-elected on 11 Jan 2020); 2016); Vice President LAI Ching-te (since 20 May 2020)
head of government: Premier SU Tseng-chang (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 11 January 2019); Vice Premier SHEN Jong-chin, Vice Jong-chin (Vice President of the Executive Yuan Yuan) (since 19 June 2020)
cabinet: Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 January 2020 (next to be held on 11 January 2024); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results: 2020 : TSAI Ing-wen elected president; percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 57.1%, HAN Kuo-yu (KMT) 38.6%; 38.6%, James SOONG (PFP) 4.2%; note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
2016 : TSAI Ing-wen elected president; percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 56.1%, Eric CHU (KMT) 31%, James SOONG (PFP) 12.8%
- chief of state:
- President TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2016); Vice President LAI Ching-te (since 20 May 2020)
- head of government:
- Premier CHEN Chien-jen (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 25 January 2023);
- Vice Premier CHENG Wen-tsan (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) (since 25 January 2023)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 11 January 2020 (next to be held on 13 January 2024);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- 2020: TSAI Ing-wen reelected president;
- percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 57.1%, HAN Kuo-yu (KMT) 38.6%, James SOONG (PFP) 4.2%;
- note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
2016 : TSAI Ing-wen elected president;
chief of state: President TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2016); Vice President LAI Ching-te (since 20 May 2020)
head of government: Premier SU Tseng-chang CHEN Chien-jen (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 11 25 January 2019); 2023); Vice Premier SHEN Jong-chin CHENG Wen-tsan (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) (since 19 June 2020) 25 January 2023)
cabinet: Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 January 2020 (next to be held on 11 13 January 2024); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results: 2020 : 2020: TSAI Ing-wen elected reelected president; percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 57.1%, HAN Kuo-yu (KMT) 38.6%, James SOONG (PFP) 4.2%; note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
2016 : TSAI Ing-wen elected president; percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 56.1%, Eric CHU (KMT) 31%, James SOONG (PFP) 12.8%
- chief of state:
- President LAI Ching-te (since 19 May 2024)
- head of government:
- Premier CHO Jung-tai (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 20 May 2024)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 13 January 2024 (next to be held in 2028);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- election results:
- 2023: LAI Ching-te elected president;
- percent of vote - LAI Ching-te (DPP) 40.1%, HOU Yu-ih (KMT) 33.5%, KO Wen-je (TPP) 26.5%;
- note - LAI takes office on 20 May 2024
- 2020: TSAI Ing-wen reelected president;
- percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 57.1%, HAN Kuo-yu (KMT) 38.6%, James SOONG (PFP) 4.3%;
- note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
chief of state: President TSAI Ing-wen (since 20 May 2016); Vice President LAI Ching-te (since 20 19 May 2020) 2024)
head of government: Premier CHEN Chien-jen CHO Jung-tai (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 25 January 2023); Vice Premier CHENG Wen-tsan (Vice President of the Executive Yuan) (since 25 January 2023) 20 May 2024)
cabinet: Executive Yuan - ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 11 13 January 2020 2024 (next to be held on 13 January 2024); in 2028); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
election results:
2023: LAI Ching-te elected president; percent of vote - LAI Ching-te (DPP) 40.1%, HOU Yu-ih (KMT) 33.5%, KO Wen-je (TPP) 26.5%; note - LAI takes office on 20 May 2024
2020: TSAI Ing-wen reelected president; percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 57.1%, HAN Kuo-yu (KMT) 38.6%, James SOONG (PFP) 4.2%; 4.3%; note - TSAI is the first woman elected president of Taiwan
2016 : TSAI Ing-wen elected president; percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 56.1%, Eric CHU (KMT) 31%, James SOONG (PFP) 12.8%
- chief of state:
- President LAI Ching-te (since 20 May 2024)
- head of government:
- Premier CHO Jung-tai (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 20 May 2024)
- cabinet:
- Executive Yuan; ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premier
- election/appointment process:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple-majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- premier appointed by the president;
- vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
- most recent election date:
- 13 January 2024
- election results:
2024: LAI Ching-te elected president; percent of vote - LAI Ching-te (DPP) 40.1%, HOU Yu-ih (KMT) 33.5%, KO Wen-je (TPP) 26.5%)
2020: TSAI Ing-wen reelected president;
- expected date of next election:
- 2028
chief of state: President LAI Ching-te (since 19 20 May 2024)
head of government: Premier CHO Jung-tai (President of the Executive Yuan) (since 20 May 2024)
cabinet: Executive Yuan - Yuan; ministers appointed by president on recommendation of premierelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority simple-majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 13 January 2024 (next to be held in 2028); premier appointed by the president; vice premiers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the premier
most recent election date: 13 January 2024
election results:2023: 2024: LAI Ching-te elected president; percent of vote - LAI Ching-te (DPP) 40.1%, HOU Yu-ih (KMT) 33.5%, KO Wen-je (TPP) 26.5%; note - LAI takes office on 20 May 2024 26.5%)
2020: TSAI Ing-wen reelected president; percent of vote - TSAI Ing-wen (DPP) 57.1%, HAN Kuo-yu (KMT) 38.6%, James SOONG (PFP) 4.3%; note - TSAI is the first woman elected president 4.3%
expected date of Taiwan next election: 2028
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Taiwan: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/taiwan/executive-branch.