The government of Republic of China believed that the country lacked key utilities such as highways, seaports, airports and power plants.
[1] The Ten Major Construction Projects in Taiwan provided immediate relief during the economic downturn triggered by the oil crisis.
Over the long term, they laid the groundwork for modern transportation infrastructure, ensuring a robust electricity supply and bolstering Taiwan's investment climate.
Executing the Ten Major Construction Projects in Taiwan during a period of low national income entailed significant risks and deliberations.
Despite contending with external challenges like the initial oil crisis and withdrawal from the United Nations, the government opted to forge ahead with substantial investments.