Singapore Trade Office in Taipei

The Singapore Trade Office in Taipei (Chinese: 新加坡駐臺北商務辦事處; pinyin: Xīnjiāpō Zhù Táiběi Shāngwù Bànshì Chù; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Sin-ka-pho chù Tâi-pak Siong-bū Pān-sū-chhù) is the representative office of Singapore in Taiwan, functioning as a de facto embassy in the absence of diplomatic relations.

Singapore Trade Office in Taipei
新加坡駐臺北商務辦事處
Cathay United Bank Tower where the Singapore Trade Office is located.
Agency overview
Formed1979 (as Trade Representative Office)
1990 (as Singapore Trade Office)[1]
Jurisdiction Republic of China (Taiwan)
HeadquartersDa'an, Taipei, Taiwan
Agency executive
  • Simon Wong Wie Kuen[2], Trade Representative
WebsiteSingapore Trade Office in Taipei

It was first established in 1979 as the Trade Representative Office, before adopting its present name in 1990.[1]

Its counterpart body in Singapore is the Taipei Representative Office in Singapore.

Mission

To safeguard the interests of Singaporeans visiting, living, studying and working in Taiwan, and to promote economic and cultural links between Singapore and Taiwan.

Transportation

The office is accessible within walking distance south west of Zhongxiao Dunhua Station of the Taipei Metro.

See also

References
  1. American Journal of Chinese Studies, Volumes 3–4, American Association for Chinese Studies, 1996, page 170
  2. Singapore Trade Representative in Taipei
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