Taipei Economic and Cultural Mission in Ankara


The Taipei Economic and Cultural Mission in Ankara; represents the interests of Taiwan in Turkey in the absence of formal diplomatic relations, functioning as a de facto embassy. It was established in 1993.
Turkey had diplomatic relations with Taiwan as the Republic of China until 1971, when it recognised the People's Republic of China.
Its counterpart in Taiwan is the Turkish Trade Office in Taipei.
The Office is headed by a Representative, currently Yaser Tai-hsiang Cheng.