The Liaison Office of the Republic of South Africa ()
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 of
Taiwan is the
Taipei Liaison Office in the Republic of South Africa
The Taipei Liaison Office in the Republic of South Africa () represents the interests of Taiwan in South Africa in the absence of formal diplomatic relations, functioning as a ''de facto'' embassy. Its counterpart in Taiwan is the Liaison Offi ...
in
Pretoria.
The Office is
headed by a Representative, currently Robert Seraki Matsebe.
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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.
See also
* South Africa–Taiwan relations
* List of diplomatic missions of South Africa
References
External links
*
1998 establishments in Taiwan
South Africa
Taiwan
Organizations established in 1998
South Africa–Taiwan relations
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