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Denmark–Taiwan relations orROC-Danish relations are foreign relations betweenDenmark and theRepublic of China (ROC, commonly known as "Taiwan"). While Denmark only recognizes thePeople's Republic of China (PRC, commonly known as "China"), it maintains an informaltrade council inTaipei.[1] Taiwan maintains an informalrepresentative office inCopenhagen.[2] In 2005, both countries signed a tax treaty.[3]
Sino–Danish contacts began in 1674. Denmark and theQing dynasty established relations in 1908.[4][5]
On9 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]
TheDanish People's Party's chairwoman,Pia Kjaersgaard, said that the friendship with Taiwan in theFolketing would help the understanding between Taiwan and Denmark.[citation needed][vague] The Danish People's Party supports therestoration of the ROC'sUnited Nations membership,[8] and also supports seeing Taiwan joining theWorld Health Organization.[9]
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 includeBang & Olufsen,Danfoss,Lego andMaersk.[13]
The Danish Technical Research Council and Taiwan'sNational Science Council signed an agreement in 2001 on cooperative research projects.[14]
Trade and Economic Relations between Denmark and Taiwan 1949-1997
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