Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand

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Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand
駐紐西蘭台北經濟文化辦事處
Agency overview
Formed1973 (as East Asian Trade Center)[1]
1991 (as Taipei Economic and Cultural Office)[1]
Jurisdiction New Zealand
 Cook Islands
 Niue
HeadquartersWellington
Agency executive
WebsiteTaipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand (Chinese: 駐紐西蘭台北經濟文化辦事處) represents interests of Taiwan in New Zealand in the absence of formal diplomatic relations, functioning as a de facto embassy.

The office was established in Auckland in 1973 as the East Asian Trade Center.[1] Before 1972, New Zealand recognized Taiwan as the "Republic of China".[3] However, diplomatic relations were ended following the decision of the government of Norman Kirk to recognize the People's Republic of China.[4] It adopted its present name in 1991.[5]

The Office is headed by a Representative, currently Amb. Joanne Ou.[2]

Its head office is in Wellington, and there is also a branch office in Auckland.[6]

It is counterpart in Taiwan is the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei.[7]

Representatives[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c An Introduction of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand
  2. ^ a b Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand
  3. ^ The New Zealand Official Year-book, Volume 76, New Zealand. Department of Statistics, Government Printer, 1971, page 1043
  4. ^ China free trade timeline, New Zealand Herald, 7 Apr 2008
  5. ^ Auckland-Taipei shakedown begins for direct flights, Taiwan Info, 6 August 1991
  6. ^ Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Auckland
  7. ^ New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office

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