The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines (Chinese: 駐菲律賓臺北經濟文化辦事處; pinyin: Zhù fēilǜbīn táiběi jīngjì wénhuà bànshì chù) represents the interests of Taiwan in the Philippines, functioning as a de facto embassy in the absence of diplomatic relations. Its Philippine counterpart is the "Manila Economic and Cultural Office" in Taipei.[4]
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1975 (as Pacific Economic and Cultural Center)[1] 1989 (as Taipei Economic and Cultural Office)[2] |
| Jurisdiction |  Philippines(Diplomatic mission of Taiwan) |
| Headquarters | Makati, Metro Manila |
| Agency executive | |
| Website | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines |
It was first established in 1975 as the Pacific Economic and Cultural Center, replacing the former Republic of China Embassy.[1] In 1984, its staff acquired diplomatic privileges and immunity, as did those of its Philippine counterpart, then known as the Asian Exchange Center.[5] It adopted its present name in December 1989.[2]
Representatives
edit- Gary Lin (23 September 2014-)[6]
- Wu Hsin-hsing (2003-2008)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b The International Law of Recognition and the Status of the Republic of China, Hungdah Chiu in The United States and the Republic of China: Democratic Friends, Strategic Allies, and Economic Partners, Steven W. Mosher, Transaction Publishers, 1992, page 24
- ^ a b Ensuring Interests: Dynamics of China-Taiwan Relations and Southeast Asia, Khai Leong Ho, Guozhong He, Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya, 2006, page 25
- ^ The role of history in diplomacy, The Manila Times, October 28, 2014
- ^ Manila Economic and Cultural Office
- ^ Foreign Policy of the Republic of China on Taiwan: An Unorthodox Approach, Yousan Wang, Greenwood Publishing Group, 1990, page 89
- ^ "Taiwan's new rep in PHL assumes post". GMA News Online. 4 October 2014. Retrieved 11 August 2018.