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Denmark–Republic of China relations are foreign relations between Denmark and Republic of China. Denmark does not recognize Republic of China, but have a trade council in Taipei.[1] Republic of China have a Representative office in Copenhagen.[2] In 2005, both countries signed a tax treaty.[3]
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On 9 January 1950, Denmark became one of the first European countries to recognize the People's Republic of China.[4] Denmark has never diplomatically recognized the Republic of China on Taiwan. Denmark have unofficial relations with Republic of China, but these were primarily related to trade, culture, science and economic affairs.[5]
Chairwoman of Danish People's Party, Pia Kjaersgaard, said that the friendship of Taiwan in the Folketing would help understanding between Taiwan and Denmark. Danish People's Party supports Taiwan in the United Nations,[6] and also in the World Health Organization.[7]
In 1993, the trade between Denmark and Taiwan amounted $206,5 million.[8] The 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, US$907.8 million.[9] Denmark’s major imports from Taiwan is mobile phones, bicycles and computer related products. Taiwan's major imports from Denmark is wind turbines, machinery and medical instruments.[10] Danish companies in Taiwan are Bang & Olufsen, Danfoss, Lego and Maersk.[11]
Danish Technical Research Council and Taiwan’s National Science Council signed an agreement in 2001, on cooperative research projects.[12]
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