Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Spain

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Spain
駐荷蘭台北代表處
Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en España
Agency overview
Formed 1973 (as Centro Sun Yat-sen)[1]
Jurisdiction  Spain
Headquarters Madrid, Spain
Agency executive
Website Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en España

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Spain; (Chinese: 駐荷蘭台北代表處; pinyin: Zhù Xībānyá Dàibiǎo Chù) (Spanish: Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en España) represents the interests of Taiwan in Spain in the absence of formal diplomatic relations, functioning as a de facto embassy. Its counterpart in Taiwan is the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Taipei.[3]

The Office is headed by a Representative, currently Simon Ko.[2]

History

The Office was established as the Centro Sun Yat-sen in 1973.[1] Previously, Spain recognised Taiwan as the Republic of China, which was represented by an Embassy in Madrid.[4] There were close relations between the governments of Francisco Franco and Chiang Kai-shek, both of which were anti-communist.[5] However, diplomatic relations were severed in 1973 when Spain recognised the People's Republic of China.[6]

Representatives

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Pretence of Privatisation: Taiwan's External Relations, Françoise Mengin, in Privatising the State, Béatrice Hibou, C. Hurst & Co. Publishers, 2004, pages 154
  2. 1 2 Taiwán designa nuevo representante en España, Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en México, 19 January 2016
  3. ↑ Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
  4. ↑ Directory of Taiwan, China News, 1968, page 51
  5. ↑ Franco Wishes Pres. Chiang Success, Taiwan Today, December 19, 1965
  6. ↑ ROC and Spain better relations despite lack of diplomatic ties, Taiwan Journal, November 9, 1975
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