Spanish Chamber of Commerce

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce (Spanish: Cámara de Comercio Española; Chinese: 西班牙商務辦事處; pinyin: Xībānyá Shāngwù Bànshì Chù) represents the interests of Spain in Taiwan in the absence of formal diplomatic relations, functioning as a de facto embassy. Its counterpart in Spain is the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Spain in Madrid.[2]

Spanish Chamber of Commerce
Cámara de Comercio Española
西班牙商務辦事處
Agency overview
Formed1974 (as Centro de Cervantes)[1]
Jurisdiction Republic of China (Taiwan)
HeadquartersTaipei, Taiwan
Agency executive
  • Eduardo Euba Aldape, Director General
WebsiteCámara de Comercio Española

It also has a Consular Section, which is under the jurisdiction of the Spanish Consulate General in Manila in the Philippines.[3]

The Chamber is headed by the Director General, Francisco de Borja Rengifo Llorens.[4]

History

The organisation was first established in 1974, as the Centro de Cervantes.[1] Previously, Spain recognised Taiwan as the Republic of China, and was represented by an embassy in Taipei.[5] There were close relations between the governments of Francisco Franco and Chiang Kai-shek, both of which were anti-communist.[6] However, diplomatic relations were severed in 1973 when Spain recognised the People's Republic of China, leading to the establishment of the organisation, under the supervision of the Spanish Federation of Industry and Commerce.[7]

See also

References
  1. A Pretence of Privatisation: Taiwan's External Relations, Françoise Mengin, in Privatising the State, Béatrice Hibou, C. Hurst & Co. Publishers, 2004, pages 154
  2. Oficina Económica y Cultural de Taipei
  3. Sección Consular en Taiwan, Consulado General de España en Manila
  4. Through the Eyes of Diplomats, Taiwan Review, February 1, 2016
  5. Directory of Taiwan, China News, 1968, page 38
  6. Franco Wishes Pres. Chiang Success, Taiwan Today, December 19, 1965
  7. ROC and Spain better relations despite lack of diplomatic ties, Taiwan Journal, November 9, 1975
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