Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India
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The Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India (Chinese: 駐印度代表處; pinyin: Zhù Yìndù Dàibiǎo Chù) is the representative office of Taiwan in India, functioning as a de facto embassy in the absence of diplomatic relations. It was established in 1995.[citation needed] It is headed by a Representative, currently Baushuan Ger.[2]
- Mumin Chen, Representative[2]
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| Formed | 1995[citation needed] |
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| Website | Official website |
The Center is also responsible for relations with Nepal and Bhutan, and has joint responsibility for Bangladesh with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand in Bangkok.[3] Between 2004 and 2009, affairs with Bangladesh were handled by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Bangladesh in Dhaka.[4]
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai was established in 2012,[5] which has responsibility for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, as well as the southern states and territories of India.[6] The Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Mumbai was established in 2024.
The Center's counterpart body in Taiwan is the India-Taipei Association in Taipei.[7]
Divisions
- Consular Division
- Economic Division
- Education Division
- Science and Technology Division[8]
Representatives
- Tien Chung-kwang (2013–2020)
- Baushuan Ger (2020-2025)
- Mumin Chen (2025-)
See also
Notes
- Joint responsibility for Bangladesh with the TECO Bangkok .[1]