Sun Yun-suan

ModernPoliticianChina1913 — 2006

Engineer premier who built China economy.

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Quick Facts

Born

1913

Died

2006

Country

China

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)17

Political (20%)82

Influence (20%)62

Legacy (20%)56

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)27

Total Score56.9

Sun Yun-suan — Complete Timeline

1974 AD

Ten Major Construction ProjectsReform

As Minister of Economic Affairs, Sun Yun-suan initiated the Ten Major Construction Projects, including highways, railways, ports, and power plants. These projects transformed Taiwan from an agricultural to an industrial economy.

Economic ReformInfrastructureIndustrialization

Impact: nationalconstructive

1978 AD

Premiership of the Republic of ChinaPolitical Action◆ Major

Sun Yun-suan served as Premier of the Republic of China from 1978 to 1984. He oversaw the implementation of the Ten Major Construction Projects, which modernized Taiwan's infrastructure and laid the foundation for its economic growth.

PremierEconomic DevelopmentInfrastructure

Impact: nationalconstructive

1980 AD

Establishment of Hsinchu Science ParkReform◆ Major

Sun Yun-suan championed the creation of the Hsinchu Science Park, modeled on Silicon Valley. This initiative attracted high-tech industries and became the engine of Taiwan's semiconductor and electronics sector.

TechnologyScience ParkEconomic Policy

Impact: nationalconstructive