Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Spain

Taiwan Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, Madrid
駐西班牙台北經濟文化辦事處
Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en España
Agency overview
Formed1973 (as Centro Sun Yat-sen)[1]
Jurisdiction Spain
 Equatorial Guinea
HeadquartersMadrid, Spain
Agency executive
  • TBA, Representative[2]
WebsiteOficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en España

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Spain; (Chinese: 駐西班牙台北經濟文化辦事處) (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 Taiwan.[3]

History

The office was established as the Centre 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. ^ a b Pretence of Privatisation: Taiwan's External Relations, Françoise Mengin, in Privatising the State, Béatrice Hibou, C. Hurst & Co. Publishers, 2004, pages 154
  2. ^ Breve presentación, Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en Madrid
  3. ^ Spanish Chamber of Commerce Archived 2017-08-18 at the Wayback Machine, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
  4. ^ Directory of Taiwan, China News, 1968, page 51
  5. ^ Franco Wishes Pres. Chiang Success Archived 2016-06-01 at the Wayback Machine, 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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