1910
Born in Xikou, Fenghua County. Chiang Kai-shek was his father, Mao Fu-mei his mother.

1935
Married his wife Faina, who gave birth to his son Hsiao-wen the same year.

1937
Allowed to return to China.

1939
His mother died in a Japanese air raid.

1945
To secure the return of northeast China, he was sent to Moscow to negotiate with the Soviets. His son Hsiao-wu was born.

1948
His son Hsiao-yung was born.

1949
The mainland was lost to the communists, and he left for Taiwan.

1955
Oversaw the evacuation of Dachen.

1972
Became premier. The following year made his plan for the Ten Major Projects.

1978
Became president.

1982
Had an operation on his retina at Veterans' General Hospital. His overall health was in decline.

1984
Began another term as president.

1987
Declared the end of martial law and allowed family visits to the mainland.

1988
Died in his official residence. His body was taken to a tomb in Touliao, Taoyuan County.