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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 |
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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.
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]
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]