| 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 |
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]
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
- Gary Lin (23 September 2014-) [6]
- Wu Hsin-hsing (2003-2008)
See also
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office
- Manila Economic and Cultural Office
- Philippines–Taiwan relations
References
- ^ 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.
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1 The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines is the representative office of Taiwan in the Philippines, which functions as an informal diplomatic mission. | |
| 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 |
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]
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
- Gary Lin (23 September 2014-) [6]
- Wu Hsin-hsing (2003-2008)
See also
- Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office
- Manila Economic and Cultural Office
- Philippines–Taiwan relations
References
- ^ 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.
| Africa | |
|---|---|
| Americas | |
| Asia | |
| Europe | |
| Oceania | |
| International Organizations | |
| Former | |
| Americas | |
|---|---|
| Asia | |
| Europe | |
1 The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines is the representative office of Taiwan in the Philippines, which functions as an informal diplomatic mission. | |