Introduction of Taipei Mission in Sweden

Introduction

Brief History

1913 Sweden recognizes the Republic of China (ROC)

1916 The Republic of China establishes an envoy office in Sweden

1947 The Envoy Office is upgraded to an Embassy

1950 Sweden recognizes the People’s Republic of China, and the ROC closes its Embassy

1981 Taipei Trade, Tourism & Information Office is established in Sweden

1994 The office changes its name to Taipei Mission in Sweden

Current Representative of Taipei Mission in Sweden is
Abraham Wen-Shang Chu

Function and Organization of Taipei Mission in Sweden

Taipei Mission in Sweden, located in Stockholm, is the representative office of the Republic of China (Taiwan). It is responsible for maintaining and promoting bilateral relations between Taiwan and Sweden.

The office is divided into four units:

o The Political Division

o The Consular Division

o The Information Division

o The Cultural Division

In addition, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) is represented in Stockholm through its Taiwan Trade Center, which works in close cooperation with Taipei Mission in Sweden.