 駐西班牙台北經濟文化辦事處Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Spain Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en España | |
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| Formed | 1973 (as Centro Sun Yat-sen) |
| Jurisdiction |  Spain Equatorial Guinea |
| Headquarters | Madrid, Spain |
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| Website | Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en España |
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Spain; (Chinese: 駐西班牙台北代表處; 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.
The Office is headed by a Representative, currently Viva Chang.
History
The office was established as the Centro Sun Yat-sen in 1973. Previously, Spain recognised Taiwan as the Republic of China, which was represented by an embassy in Madrid. There were close relations between the governments of Francisco Franco and Chiang Kai-shek, both of which were anti-communist. However, diplomatic relations were severed in 1973 when Spain recognised the People's Republic of China.
Representatives
- Hou Ching-shan (2010–2015)
- Simon Ko (2016–2018)
- José María Liu (2018–2023)
- Viva Chang [zh] (2023-2024)
- TBA
See also
References
- ^ Pretence of Privatisation: Taiwan's External Relations, Françoise Mengin, in Privatising the State, Béatrice Hibou, C. Hurst & Co. Publishers, 2004, pages 154
- ^ Breve presentación, Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en Madrid
- Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
- Directory of Taiwan, China News, 1968, page 51
- Franco Wishes Pres. Chiang Success Archived 2016-06-01 at the Wayback Machine, Taiwan Today, December 19, 1965
- ROC and Spain better relations despite lack of diplomatic ties, Taiwan Journal, November 9, 1975
External links
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| International Organizations | European Union |
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