Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Spain
| Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en España | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1973 (as Centro Sun Yat-sen)[1] |
| Jurisdiction |  Spain |
| Headquarters | Madrid, Spain |
| Agency executive | |
| Website | Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en España |
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Spain; (Chinese: 駐荷蘭台北代表處; 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]
The Office is headed by a Representative, currently Simon Ko.[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
- Hou Ching-shan (2010–2015)
- Simon Ko (2016–)
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pretence of Privatisation: Taiwan's External Relations, Françoise Mengin, in Privatising the State, Béatrice Hibou, C. Hurst & Co. Publishers, 2004, pages 154
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Taiwán designa nuevo representante en España, Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en México, 19 January 2016
- ↑ Spanish Chamber of Commerce, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
- ↑ Directory of Taiwan, China News, 1968, page 51
- ↑ Franco Wishes Pres. Chiang Success, Taiwan Today, December 19, 1965
- ↑ ROC and Spain better relations despite lack of diplomatic ties, Taiwan Journal, November 9, 1975
