Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Mumbai

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Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Mumbai
駐孟買臺北經濟文化辦事處
Agency overview
Formed16 October 2024
Jurisdiction India: Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
 Maldives
Headquarters401, Platina Building, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Agency executive
WebsiteOfficial website

Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Mumbai (Chinese: 駐孟買臺北經濟文化辦事處) is the consulate general-level office, which functions as the de facto consulate of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Mumbai, India.

Background

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The aim of the representative office is to further bilateral cooperation between India and Taiwan in the fields of economics, culture, education and research.[2] In addition, it offers consular services and the consular jurisdiction of the office also extends to the Indian states of Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and the Indian Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and also country of Maldives.[3]

Opening of the office

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On 5 July 2023, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China announced the establishment of the office, aiming to replicate the success of the office in Chennai which was set up in July 2012 and attracted about 60% of Taiwanese businesses to invest in South India, benefiting Chennai and South India in general.[4] In September 2023, Chang Chun-yu took office as the first director, with the office location selected and preparations underway.[5] The Mumbai office was officially inaugurated and began operations on 16 October 2024.[6] The opening of the office was attended by over 100 attendees including the head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India Baushuan Ger and former Indian MP Sujeet Kumar.[7] In a pre-recorded video at the office's inauguration, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Republic of China Lin Chia-lung stated that the opening of the office "showcases the results of Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy and India's Act East policy in fostering greater interaction."[8]

In response to opening of the office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China spokesperson Mao Ning stated in a press briefing that "China opposes moves by any countries it has ties with to engage in official contacts with Taiwan" and that "one-China principle is a serious political commitment made by the Indian side and the political foundation of Sino-Indian relations." She also stated that China has lodged solemn representations with India regarding the opening of the office.[9][10]

Heads

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Heads of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Mumbai:

  1. Chang Chun-yu  [zh], since October 16, 2024

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Homer Chang". 2024-08-19. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
  2. ^ "Taipei Economic and Cultural Center to come up in Mumbai: Taiwan". Economic Times. 2023-07-05. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
  3. ^ Chin, Jonathan (2024-10-08). "Representative office opens in Mumbai, India". Taipei Times. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
  4. ^ "我國將在印度增設「駐孟買台北經濟文化辦事處」，持續增進台印度雙邊實質關係" [Taiwan will establish a Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Mumbai to continue to enhance substantive bilateral relations between Taiwan and India]. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China. 2023-05-07. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
  5. ^ "外交部112年度施政績效報告" [Ministry of Foreign Affairs 112th Annual Performance Report]. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China. 2023-05-07. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
  6. ^ "駐孟買辦事處揭牌 3據點共同推動台印關係提升" [The Taiwan-India Office in Mumbai unveiled three locations to jointly promote the enhancement of Taiwan-India relations]. Central News Agency. 2024-10-17. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
  7. ^ Everington, Keoni (2024-10-18). "Taiwan opens new diplomatic mission in Mumbai". Taiwan News. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
  8. ^ Laskar, Rezaul H. (2024-10-16). "Taiwan opens third office in Mumbai, says it represents its continued promise". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
  9. ^ "China urges India to handle Taiwan issue cautiously after Mumbai office opening". Reuters. 2024-10-17. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
  10. ^ "台灣駐孟買辦事處揭牌開館 北京要求印度審慎處理涉台問題" [Taiwan's office in Mumbai inaugurated; Beijing asks India to handle Taiwan-related issues with caution]. Voice of America. 2024-10-17. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
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