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Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Spain

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Spain

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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.[3]

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The Office is headed by a Representative, currently Viva Chang.[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]
    Pretence of Privatisation: Taiwan's External Relations, Françoise Mengin, in Privatising the State, Béatrice Hibou, C. Hurst & Co. Publishers, 2004, pages 154
  2. [2]
    Breve presentación, Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en Madrid
  3. [3]
    Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
  4. [4]
    Directory of Taiwan, China News, 1968, page 51
  5. [5]
    Franco Wishes Pres. Chiang Success Archived 2016-06-01 at the Wayback Machine, Taiwan Today, December 19, 1965
  6. [6]
    ROC and Spain better relations despite lack of diplomatic ties, Taiwan Journal, November 9, 1975
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