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.
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1973 (as East Asian Trade Center)[1] 1991 (as Taipei Economic and Cultural Office)[1] |
| Jurisdiction |  New Zealand Cook Islands Niue Nauru |
| Headquarters | Wellington |
| Agency executive |
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| Website | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand |
History
editThe 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]
Functions and location
editThe 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- Amb. Joanne Ou(2023–Now) (Curriculum Vitae)
- Joseph Shih (2002–2006)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c An Introduction of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand
- ^ a b Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand
- ^ The New Zealand Official Year-book, Volume 76, New Zealand. Department of Statistics, Government Printer, 1971, page 1043
- ^ China free trade timeline, New Zealand Herald, 7 Apr 2008
- ^ Auckland-Taipei shakedown begins for direct flights, Taiwan Info, 6 August 1991
- ^ Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Auckland
- ^ New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office