Formed 1998 | Headquarters Songshan, Taipei | |
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Jurisdiction Republic of China (Taiwan) Agency executive Musawenkosi Norman Aphane, Representative Website Liaison Office of the Republic of South Africa | ||
The Liaison Office of the Republic of South Africa (Chinese: 南非聯絡辦事處; pinyin: Nánfēi Liánluò Bànshì Chù) represents the interests of South Africa in Taiwan in the absence of formal diplomatic relations, functioning as a de facto embassy. It also provides visa services. Its counterpart in Taiwan is the Taipei Liaison Office in the Republic of South Africa in Pretoria.
The Office is headed by a Representative, currently Musawenkosi Norman Aphane.
History
The Office was formerly the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa. South Africa first established a Consulate in Taipei in 1967, which was upgraded to a Consulate General three years later. In 1976, this was upgraded to an Embassy.
However, when South Africa recognised the People's Republic of China, its diplomatic relations with Taiwan were terminated. This led to the establishment of the Office in 1998.