Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the Kingdom of Eswatini

The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the Kingdom of Eswatini (Chinese: 中華民國駐史瓦帝尼王國大使館; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Mínguó Zhù Shǐwǎdìní Wángguó Dàshǐguǎn) is the embassy of the Republic of China (ROC; commonly called Taiwan) in Mbabane, Eswatini. The two countries have had diplomatic relations since Eswatini's independence in 1968.[2]

Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the Kingdom of Eswatini
中華民國駐史瓦帝尼王國大使館
Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Mbabane
LocationMbabane, Eswatini
Coordinates26.326758°S 31.146687°E / -26.326758; 31.146687
AmbassadorThomas J. C. Chen[1]
Jurisdiction Eswatini
WebsiteEmbassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the Kingdom of Eswatini

Eswatini is one of the 15 countries that recognise the ROC.[3] As of 2019, it is the only country in Africa which does not have diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China.[4]

Until 2014, it was one of only four diplomatic missions in the country, along with the United States Embassy and the South African and Mozambique High Commissions.[5] However, Qatar has also established an embassy in Mbabane.[6]

The Embassy also has responsibility for Mozambique.[7] However, it is not accredited to Maputo, as Mozambique has maintained diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China since its independence from Portugal in 1975.[4]

Its counterpart body in Taiwan is the Embassy of Eswatini in Taipei.[8]

See also

References
  1. Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the Kingdom of Swaziland, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
  2. China and Africa: Engagement and Compromise, Ian Taylor, Routledge, 2007, page 194
  3. Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Times of Swaziland, 25 November 2013
  4. Diplomatic Ties Between China and African Countries, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Republic of China
  5. Swaziland, Mike Unwin, Richard E. Grant, Bradt Travel Guides, 2012, page 107
  6. The Kingdom of Swaziland > The Embassy of The State of Qatar in Mbabane Archived 2016-03-24 at the Wayback Machine, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar, 15 January, 2014
  7. Africa Area, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
  8. "Embassy of the Kingdom of Swaziland in R.O.C (Taiwan)". Archived from the original on 2016-01-10. Retrieved 2016-03-17.
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