Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand (Chinese: 駐紐西蘭台北經濟文化辦事處) represents interests of Taiwan in New Zealand in the absence of formal diplomatic relations, functioning as a de facto embassy.

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand
駐紐西蘭台北經濟文化辦事處
Agency overview
Formed1973 (as East Asian Trade Center)[1]
1991 (as Taipei Economic and Cultural Office)[1]
Jurisdiction New Zealand
 Samoa
 Tonga
 Vanuatu
 Federated States of Micronesia
 Cook Islands
 Niue
 Kiribati
HeadquartersWellington
Agency executive
  • Keh-Ming Chen, Representative[2]
WebsiteTaipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand

The office was established in Auckland in 1973 as the East Asian Trade Center.[1] Before 1972, New Zealand recognised Taiwan as the "Republic of China".[3] However, diplomatic relations were ended following the decision of the government of Norman Kirk to recognise the People's Republic of China.[4] It adopted its present name in 1991.[5]

The Office is headed by a Representative, currently Wen-Chieh Jieh.[2]

Its head office is in Wellington, and there is also a branch office in Auckland.[6]

It is counterpart in Taiwan is the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei.[7]

Representatives

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