Taipei Economic and Culture Office in Austria
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The Taipei Economic and Culture Office in Austria; (Chinese: 駐奧地利台北經濟文化代表處; pinyin: Zhù Àodìlì Táiběi Jīngjì Wénhuà Dàibiǎo Chù; German: Taipei Wirtschafts- und Kulturbüro in Österreich) represents the interests of Taiwan in Austria in the absence of formal diplomatic relations, functioning as a de facto embassy. Its counterpart in Taiwan is the Austrian Office in Taipei.[2]
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1972 (as Institute of Chinese Culture)[1] |
| Jurisdiction |  Austria Liechtenstein |
| Headquarters | Vienna, Austria |
| Agency executive |
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| Website | Taipei Economic and Culture Office in Austria |
History edit
The first representative office of Taiwan in Austria was known as the Institute of Chinese Culture, which was established in 1972.[1]
Representatives edit
- Chen Lien-gene (-2016)[3]
- Vanessa Shih (2016-)
- Katharine Chang (September 2020-)[4]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b A Pretence of Privatisation: Taiwan's External Relations, Françoise Mengin, in Privatising the State, Béatrice Hibou, C. Hurst & Co. Publishers, 2004, pages 154
- ^ Austrian Office Taipei
- ^ Wir stellen uns vor Der Service Archived 2016-04-15 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Missionschefin". Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Austria. Retrieved 17 January 2024.