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The New Zealand Commerce and Industry Office, Taipei (
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interests in
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in the absence of formal diplomatic relations, functioning as a ''de facto'' embassy.


History

Before 1972, New Zealand recognised Republic of China (Taiwan), but diplomatic relations were ended following the decision of the government of
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to recognise the
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, making it one of the first developed countries to do so. The Office was established in 1989.


Functions and responsibilities

The Office is a subsidiary of the Wellington Employers' Chamber of Commerce, but is staffed by officers either employed directly by the Office or seconded from relevant New Zealand departments and agencies. These include the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.New Director of New Zealand Trade Office in Taiwan
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'', 8 April 2014 Its counterpart in New Zealand is the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand in
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.Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, New Zealand
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See also

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