Denmark–Taiwan relations explained

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Denmark–Taiwan relations or ROC-Danish relations are foreign relations between Denmark and the Republic of China (ROC, commonly known as "Taiwan"). While Denmark only recognizes the People's Republic of China (PRC, commonly known as "China"), it maintains an informal trade council in Taipei.[1] Taiwan maintains an informal representative office in Copenhagen.[2] In 2005, both countries signed a tax treaty.[3]

History

See also: China–Denmark relations. Sino–Danish contacts began in 1674. Denmark and the Qing dynasty established relations in 1908.[4] [5]

On 9 January 1950, Denmark became one of the first European countries to recognize the PRC.[6] While Denmark has continued to maintain unofficial relations with Taiwan, they have primarily been related to trade, culture, science and economic affairs.[7]

Political relations

The Danish People's Party's chairwoman, Pia Kjaersgaard, said that the friendship with Taiwan in the Folketing would help the understanding between Taiwan and Denmark. The Danish People's Party supports the restoration of the ROC's United Nations membership,[8] and also supports seeing Taiwan joining the World Health Organization.[9]

Trade

In 1993, trade between Denmark and Taiwan amounted to US$206.5 million.[10] Trade between Denmark and Taiwan has shown steady growth. From 2000 to 2005, it grew at the average annual growth rate of 15%, which makes Denmark Taiwan's most promising trade partner in Europe. In 2006, trade between the countries set a new record, at US$907.8 million.[11] Denmark's major imports from Taiwan are mobile phones, bicycles and computer-related products. Taiwan's major imports from Denmark are wind turbines, machinery and medical instruments.[12] Danish companies operating in Taiwan include Bang & Olufsen, Danfoss, Lego and Maersk.[13]

Science and technology

The Danish Technical Research Council and Taiwan's National Science Council signed an agreement in 2001 on cooperative research projects.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Danish Trade Council in Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. 12 February 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20120514072950/http://taipei.um.dk/. 2012-05-14. live.
  2. Web site: Taipei Representative Office in Denmark. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of China (Taiwan). 12 February 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110728081359/http://www.taiwanembassy.org/mp.asp?mp=142. 28 July 2011.
  3. Book: Asia today international 25. 2007. East Asia News and Features. University of California. 2 April 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20121008204652/http://books.google.dk/books?id=upi2AAAAIAAJ&q=&dq=&hl=da&ei=gjSXTcziD4aVOufOrK8H&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CEMQ6AEwAg. 2012-10-08. live.
  4. Web site: . 2018-02-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180223051538/http://www.asiaportal.info/ebook/china-and-denmark-relations-since-1674/ . 2018-02-23 . live .
  5. Web site: . 2018-02-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180223110845/http://kina.um.dk/en/about-denmark/sino-dk-relations/ . 2018-02-23 . live .
  6. News: Christopher Bo Bramsen. Peace and friendship: Denmark's official relations with China, 1674-2000. 2000. NIAS Press . 87-87062-82-8. 2011-01-27. https://web.archive.org/web/20121008204712/http://books.google.dk/books?id=NiW-uogYXQMC&pg=PA6&dq=&hl=da&ei=_rVBTbzHMcWAOtXa4bEB&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDgQ6AEwAQ. 2012-10-08. live.
  7. News: Mads Kirkebæk. China and Denmark: relations since 1674. Trade and Economic Relations between Denmark and Taiwan 1949-1997. 2000. NIAS Press. 87-87062-71-2.
  8. News: Danish People's Party Taiwan in United Nations. Staff writer. Staff writer. 16 September 2007. Danish People's Party. Politiken. 12 February 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110719130838/http://politiken.dk/politik/ECE382053/df-taiwan-skal-med-i-fn/. 19 July 2011.
  9. News: Taiwan in World Health Organization. 11 May 2003. Danish People's Party. Danish People's Party. 12 February 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110719122359/http://www.danskfolkeparti.dk/DF_Taiwan_skal_tilbydes_observat%C3%B8rpost_i_Verdenssundhedsforsamlingen.asp. 19 July 2011.
  10. Book: Daily report: People's Republic of China 170 - 188. 1993. National Technical Information Service. University of Michigan. 2 April 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20121008204731/http://books.google.dk/books?id=bM4sAAAAMAAJ&q=&dq=&hl=da&ei=nDSXTfHNA4KBOvaVuaIH&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CEIQ6AEwAQ. 2012-10-08. live.
  11. Web site: Taiwan's Trade With Denmark At All-Time High. 16 March 2007. The Foreigner in Formosa. 12 February 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110717122324/http://foreignerinformosa.typepad.com/the_foreigner_in_formosa/2007/03/taiwans_trade_w.html. 17 July 2011. live.
  12. http://www.taiwanembassy.org/fp.asp?xItem=115102&ctNode=1062&mp=142 Bilateral Trade between Taiwan and Denmark Reached US$568 Million in the First Seven Months of 2009
  13. Web site: Companies in Republic of China (Taiwan). Danish Trade Council in Republic of China (Taiwan). 12 February 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110719134549/http://tradecouncil.taipei.um.dk/NR/rdonlyres/ED9B7A05-9A75-4E5A-AC11-C4CBB790AC71/0/PublicListDanishCompaniesinTaiwanMarch2010.doc. 19 July 2011.
  14. Web site: Danish - Taiwanese Relations . 28 November 2006 . Taipei Representative Office in Denmark . 12 February 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110718010813/http://www.roc-taiwan.org/za/ct.asp?xItem=17939&ctNode=1062&mp=142&nowPage=2&pagesize=45 . 18 July 2011 .

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