Denmark–Taiwan relations or ROC-Danish relations are foreign relations between Denmark and the Republic of China (ROC, commonly known as "Taiwan"). While Denmark only recognizes the People's Republic of China (PRC, commonly known as "China"), it maintains an informal trade council in Taipei.[1] Taiwan maintains an informal representative office in Copenhagen.[2] In 2005, both countries signed a tax treaty.[3]
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| Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei | Taipei Representative Office in Denmark |
History
editSino–Danish contacts began in 1674. Denmark and the Qing dynasty established relations in 1908.[4][5]
On 9 January 1950, Denmark became one of the first European countries to recognize the PRC.[6] While Denmark has continued to maintain unofficial relations with Taiwan, they have primarily been related to trade, culture, science and economic affairs.[7]
Political relations
editThe Danish People's Party's chairwoman, Pia Kjaersgaard, said that the friendship with Taiwan in the Folketing would help the understanding between Taiwan and Denmark.[citation needed][vague] The Danish People's Party supports the restoration of the ROC's United Nations membership,[8] and also supports seeing Taiwan joining the World Health Organization.[9]
Trade
editIn 1993, trade between Denmark and Taiwan amounted to US$206.5 million.[10] Trade between Denmark and Taiwan has shown steady growth. From 2000 to 2005, it grew at the average annual growth rate of 15%, which makes Denmark Taiwan's most promising trade partner in Europe. In 2006, trade between the countries set a new record, at US$907.8 million.[11] Denmark's major imports from Taiwan are mobile phones, bicycles and computer-related products. Taiwan's major imports from Denmark are wind turbines, machinery and medical instruments.[12] Danish companies operating in Taiwan include Bang & Olufsen, Danfoss, Lego and Maersk.[13]
Science and technology
editThe Danish Technical Research Council and Taiwan's National Science Council signed an agreement in 2001 on cooperative research projects.[14]
References
edit- ^ "The Danish Trade Council in Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan)". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. Archived from the original on 2012-05-14. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ^ "Taipei Representative Office in Denmark". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of China (Taiwan). Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ^ Asia today international 25. University of California: East Asia News and Features. 2007. Archived from the original on 2012-10-08. Retrieved 2 April 2011.
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- ^ Christopher Bo Bramsen (2000). "Peace and friendship: Denmark's official relations with China, 1674-2000". NIAS Press. ISBN 87-87062-82-8. Archived from the original on 2012-10-08. Retrieved 2011-01-27.
- ^ Mads Kirkebæk (2000). "China and Denmark: relations since 1674". NIAS Press. ISBN 87-87062-71-2.
Trade and Economic Relations between Denmark and Taiwan 1949-1997
- ^ Staff writer (16 September 2007). "Danish People's Party Taiwan in United Nations". Danish People's Party. Politiken. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ^ "Taiwan in World Health Organization". Danish People's Party. Danish People's Party. 11 May 2003. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ^ Daily report: People's Republic of China 170 - 188. University of Michigan: National Technical Information Service. 1993. Archived from the original on 2012-10-08. Retrieved 2 April 2011.
- ^ "Taiwan's Trade With Denmark At All-Time High". The Foreigner in Formosa. 16 March 2007. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ^ Bilateral Trade between Taiwan and Denmark Reached US$568 Million in the First Seven Months of 2009 Archived 3 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine Taipei Representative Office in Denmark
- ^ "Companies in Republic of China (Taiwan)". Danish Trade Council in Republic of China (Taiwan). Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2011.
- ^ "Danish - Taiwanese Relations". Taipei Representative Office in Denmark. 28 November 2006. Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2011.