Taipei Economic and Culture Office, Vienna
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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]
Formed1972 (as Institute of Chinese Culture)[1]
Jurisdiction
Austria
Liechtenstein
Austria
LiechtensteinAgency executive
- Suan-Yung Liu, Representative
| 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
The first representative office of Taiwan in Austria was known as the Institute of Chinese Culture, which was established in 1972.[1]
Representatives
- Chen Lien-gene (-2016)[3]
- Vanessa Shih (2016-)
- Katharine Chang (September 2020-November 2024)[4]
- Suan-Yung Liu (November 2024-)