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]
 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 | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1973 (as Centro Sun Yat-sen)[1] |
| Jurisdiction |  Spain Equatorial Guinea |
| Headquarters | Madrid, Spain |
| Agency executive |
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| Website | Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei en España |
The Office is headed by a Representative, currently Viva Chang.[2]
History
editThe 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
edit- Hou Ching-shan (2010–2015)
- Simon Ko (2016–2018)
- José María Liu (2018–2023)
- Viva Chang (2023-2024)
- TBA
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Pretence of Privatisation: Taiwan's External Relations, Françoise Mengin, in Privatising the State, Béatrice Hibou, C. Hurst & Co. Publishers, 2004, pages 154
- ^ a b 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