The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; (Chinese: 駐沙烏地阿拉伯王國台北經濟文化代表處; pinyin: Zhù Shā Wū Dì Ālābó Wángguó Táiběi Jīngjì Wénhuà Dàibiǎo Chù; Arabic: مكتب الممثل الإقتصادي والثقافي لتايبيه في المملكة العربية السعودية, romanized: Maktab Almumaththil Al'Iiqtasadi Walththaqafi Litayibih fi Almamlakat Alearabiat Alssaeudia) represents the interests of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Saudi Arabia in the absence of formal diplomatic relations, functioning as a de facto embassy.[2][3][4][5] In addition, it has responsibility for Taiwan's relations with Afghanistan, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Qatar and Sudan.[6]
| Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 駐沙烏地阿拉伯王國台北經濟文化代表處 | |
|---|---|
| Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Jurisdiction |  Saudi Arabia Afghanistan Pakistan Qatar Yemen Sudan South Sudan Djibouti Ethiopia |
| Permanent representative | Chang, Chih-Ping (張治平)[1] |
| Website | Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
The office is headed by a Taiwanese representative, currently Teng Sheng-Ping.[1]
There was also an office in Jeddah,[7] but it was closed in 2017 because of the diplomatic resource allocation.[8]
History
editUntil 1990, Taiwan had diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia, and was represented by the Embassy of the Republic of China in Riyadh.[9] There was also a Consulate-General of the Republic of China in Jeddah.[10] However, in that year, Saudi Arabia recognised the People's Republic of China.[11]
Its counterpart in Taiwan is the Saudi Arabian Trade Office in Taipei.[12] Both offices were set up in 1991, following the signing of a secret memorandum six months after the severing of diplomatic relations.[13]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b 駐沙烏地阿拉伯代表處基本資訊 | 駐沙烏地阿拉伯王國台北經濟文化代表處
- ^ Yamada, Makio (8 December 2014). "Taiwan's Relations with Saudi Arabia: An Interview with Ibrahim Chao". mei.edu. Middle East Institute. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^ Rodolfo C. Estimo Jr. (23 March 2013). "Taiwan companies to showcase products". arabnews.com. Arab News. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^ "Heavenly Formosa 仙境福爾摩沙 小油坑聽雨". taipeitimes.com. Taipei Times. 7 June 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^ "Saudi Arabia, Taiwan trade exchange hits $15 billion". ameinfo.com. AMEInfo. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
- ^ West Asia Area, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
- ^ Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jeddah Office
- ^ 我國駐吉達辦事處、駐關島辦事處及駐挪威代表處暫停運作 - 最新消息 - 中華民國外交部 - 全球資訊網 Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)
- ^ Republic of China Yearbook, United Pacific International Inc, 1988, page 526
- ^ Taiwan, Republic of China: Opening Up to the World, Trenholme J. Griffin, Euromoney Books, 1989
- ^ "Backgrounder: Basic facts about Kingdom of Saudi Arabia" Archived 2009-02-12 at the Wayback Machine, Xinhua, February 9, 2009
- ^ Saudi Arabian Trade Office in Taipei
- ^ West & East, Volumes 36-37, Sino-American Cultural and Economic Association, 1991, page xxix