The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand () 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. Before 1972, New Zealand recognized Taiwan as the "Republic of China".The New Zealand Official Year-book, Volume 76, New Zealand. Department of Statistics, Government Printer, 1971, page 1043 However, diplomatic relations were ended following the decision of the government of Norman Kirk to recognize the People's Republic of China.China free trade timeline, New Zealand Herald, 7 April 2008 It adopted its present name in 1991.Auckland-Taipei shakedown begins for direct flights, Taiwan Info, 6 August 1991
Functions and location The Office is headed by a Representative, currently Amb. Joanne Ou.Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand
Its head office is in Wellington, and there is also a branch office in Auckland.Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Auckland
It is counterpart in Taiwan is the New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office in Taipei.New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office
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
External links Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand