Events from the year 2001 in Taiwan, Republic of China. This year is numbered Minguo 90 according to the official Republic of China calendar.
Incumbents
President – Chen Shui-bian
Vice President – Annette Lu
Premier – Chang Chun-hsiung
Vice Premier – Lai In-jaw
Events
January
14 January – The start of Amorgos oil spill offshore Pingtung County.
February
13 February – The opening of 921 Earthquake Museum of Taiwan in Wufeng Township, Taichung County. 16 February – The start of operation of Hsinchu City EPB Incinerator Plant in North District, Hsinchu City.
March
24 March – 2001 Kuomintang chairmanship election
26 March – The establishment of Cross-Straits Common Market Foundation in Taipei.
April
6 April – The debut of Asia Market Week. 12 April – The debut of Meteor Garden. 27 April – Hualien Airport was certified for international flights. 28 April – The opening of Meinong Hakka Culture Museum in Kaohsiung County.
May
3 May – The debut of Romance in the Rain. 5 May – The 12th Golden Melody Awards in Kaohsiung. 27 May – The opening of Museum of Contemporary Art Taipei in Taipei.
June
12 June – The founding of Himax. 14 June – The establishment of Council for Hakka Affairs of the Executive Yuan.
July
24 July – The founding of Taiwan Solidarity Union.
August
11 August – The debut of Poor Prince. 12 August – The opening of Yuanlin Performance Hall in Yuanlin City, Changhua County.
September
5 September – The formation of Typhoon Nari. 11 September The launching of Azio TV. The launching of the first album of S.H.E.
October
11 October – The promulgation of the Petroleum Administration Act. 16 October – The reopening of Institute of Yilan County History at its current place. 26 October – The opening of Breeze Center in Taipei.
December
1 December
2001 Republic of China legislative election. 2001 Republic of China local elections. 6 December – The debut of Lavender. 10 December – The debut of The New Adventures of Chor Lau-heung.