Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai; Chinese: 駐清奈辦事處; pinyin: Zhù Qīng Nài Bànshì Chù) represents the interests of Taiwan in the southern states and territories of India, functioning as a de facto consulate in the absence of diplomatic relations. It was established in 2012.[2] It is headed by a Representative, currently Tien Chung-kwang.[1]

Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai
駐清奈辦事處
Agency overview
Jurisdiction India (southern states and territories)
 Sri Lanka
 Maldives
HeadquartersChennai
Agency executive
  • Ben Wang, Representative[1]
WebsiteTaipei Economic and Cultural Center in Chennai

The Center is also responsible for relations with Sri Lanka and the Maldives.[3]

There is also a Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India in New Delhi.[4] This is 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]

Its counterpart body in Taiwan is the India-Taipei Association in Taipei.[5]

References
  1. East Asia and Pacific > Republic of India, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
  2. Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in Chennai to provide consular services by year-end, The Financial Express, 21 November 2012
  3. Asia Pacific Area, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
  4. Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India
  5. India-Taipei Association Archived 24 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
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