On May 20, 1978, Chiang Ching-kuo took office as the 6th President of the Republic of China. His term began during a period of diplomatic challenges, including the severance of diplomatic relations with the United States in 1979. He focused on the Ten Major Construction Projects and economic development, which significantly modernized Taiwan's infrastructure.
Chiang Ching-kuo Inaugurated as the 6th President of the Republic of China
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