Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand

Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand
駐紐西蘭台北經濟文化辦事處

Agency overview
Formed	1973 (as East Asian Trade Center)[1] 1991 (as Taipei Economic and Cultural Office)[1]
Jurisdiction	New Zealand  Cook Islands  Niue  Nauru
Headquarters	Wellington
Agency executive	Amb. Joanne Ou [zh], Representative[2]
Website	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.

History

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

Functions and location

The Office is headed by a Representative, currently Amb. Joanne Ou.[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

• Amb. Joanne Ou(2023–Now) (Curriculum Vitae)
• Joseph Shih (2002–2006)

See also

• List of diplomatic missions of Taiwan
• List of diplomatic missions in New Zealand
• New Zealand–Taiwan relations

References

1. An Introduction of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand
2. Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand
3. The New Zealand Official Year-book, Volume 76, New Zealand. Department of Statistics, Government Printer, 1971, page 1043
4. China free trade timeline, New Zealand Herald, 7 Apr 2008
5. Auckland-Taipei shakedown begins for direct flights, Taiwan Info, 6 August 1991
6. Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Auckland
7. New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office

External links

• Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand