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
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

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