Taipei Representative Office in Norway
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| Formed | 1980 (as Taipei Trade Centre)[1] |
| Dissolved | 30 September 2017 (planned suspension) |
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 Norway |
| Headquarters | Oslo, Norway |
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| Website | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Norway |
The Taipei Representative Office in Norway; (Chinese: 駐挪威代表處; pinyin: Zhù Nuówēi Dàibiǎo Chù) represents the interests of Taiwan in Norway in the absence of formal diplomatic relations, functioning as a de facto embassy.
There is currently no counterpart in Taiwan, although there was previously a Norwegian Trade Council office in Taipei, established in 1989.[3] However, this was closed in 2004.[2] Instead, the Trade Council of Denmark in Taipei performs some consular services on behalf of Norway.[4]
The Office is headed by a Representative, currently Victor Te-sun Yu.[2]
History
The first representative office of Taiwan in Norway was the Taipei Trade Centre, established in 1980.[1]
In July 2017, the ROC Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the office will be suspended on 30 September 2017 and affairs related to Taiwanese in the country will be handled by Taipei Mission in Sweden. The decision was made to improve the efficiency of the foreign diplomatic missions of Taiwan.[5]
See also
References
- 1 2 A Pretence of Privatisation: Taiwan's External Relations, Françoise Mengin, in Privatising the State, Béatrice Hibou, C. Hurst & Co. Publishers, 2004, pages 154
- 1 2 3 Taiwan waits for a nod from Norway, Norway's News In English, October 9, 2012
- ↑ Taiwan Trade Opportunities, Volume 2, China External Trade Development Council, 1994, page 10
- ↑ Norwegian Passport, Trade Council of Denmark, Taipei
- ↑ Hou, Elaine (27 July 2017). "Taiwan suspending operations at 3 overseas offices". Focus Taiwan. Retrieved 28 July 2017.
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1 No diplomatic relations with Republic of China, functions as an informal diplomatic mission. 5 Responsibility of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Ho Chi Minh City. 6 Responsibility of Taipei Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta. 7 Responsibility of Taipei Representative Office in the EU and Belgium in Brussels. 8 Responsibility of Taipei Representative Office in Denmark in Copenhagen. 9 Responsibility of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Buenos Aires. 10 Responsibility of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Bangkok. 10 Responsibility of Taipei Liaison Office in the Republic of South Africa in Pretoria. | |
