MTCC was originally established as Lienchiang County Affairs Counseling Committee in 1957 by the Executive Yuan.

On 7 November 1992, the martial law was lifted from Matsu and the committee was reformed into Lienchiang Temporary County Council and its councilor members were appointed by Fujian Provincial Government.

The first election for the councilor members were done in January 1994, and in March 1994 it was finally changed and inaugurated to Lienchiang County Council.

On 7 November 1996, the current council building in Fuxing Village of Nangan Township was completed.

[3] The council is accessible within walking distance from Matsu Nangan Airport.