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Romania–Taiwan relations refer to thebilateral relations betweenRomania andTaiwan (officially the Republic of China, ROC). Romania does not maintain official diplomatic relations with Taiwan, as it recognizes thePeople's Republic of China (PRC) under theOne China policy. However, the two countries engage in unofficial exchanges through economic, cultural, and academic channels.[1][2]
Romania and the Republic of China maintained formal diplomatic relations from 1939 to 1941. In 1949, the Communist government in Bucharest recognized the People's Republic of China following the Chinese Civil War. After the 1971United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758, Romania, then part of the Eastern Bloc, strengthened its ties with Beijing, effectively ending all official contact with Taipei.[3]
Following the 1989Romanian Revolution and the fall of Communism, relations between Romania and Taiwan began to improve on an unofficial level. Taiwan's economic and democratic development attracted growing interest among Romanian academics, businesspeople, and politicians seeking to diversify global partnerships.[4]
In March 2024, a Romanian parliamentary delegation led byCătălin-Daniel Fenechiu, chair of the Romania–Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group, visited Taiwan to enhance cooperation in trade, technology, and governance.[5]
In August 2025, a Romanian parliamentary delegation led by SenatorCristian Ghinea visited Taiwan, calling for the strengthening of relations between Bucharest and Taipei. During the visit, the group met with government ministries and research institutions, including theIndustrial Technology Research Institute andHsinchu Science Park.[6]
Although Romania and Taiwan lack formal diplomatic relations, bilateral trade and investment have grown gradually since the early 2000s. Taiwan has promoted economic and technological exchanges with Romania as part of itsbroader engagement with Central and Eastern Europe.[7]
In 2023, Taiwan's exports to Romania were $454 million, led by integrated circuits and broadcasting equipment, while Romania's exports to Taiwan reached $144 million, with main products including particle board, iron pipes, and rubber tires. Taiwan's total exports to Romania have grown significantly at an annualized rate of 11.8% over the last five years, whereas Romania's exports to Taiwan have grown at 3.98%.[8]
In June 2024, a Taiwan–Romania Business Forum was held in Taipei, organized by the Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA). A six-member Romanian delegation led by Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania president Mihai Daraban visited Taiwan to explore cooperation in port logistics, smart home equipment, and construction engineering. The delegation also introduced the facilities and sustainability goals of thePort of Constanța—the largest port in the Black Sea region—and met with Taiwanese representatives from logistics, shipping, and technology sectors.[9]
In April 2025, the "Star Venture Programme"—a Taiwan-funded initiative to support Romanian startups—was officially launched in Bucharest. The €500,000 project, run by theEuropean Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and financed by the TaiwanBusiness–EBRD Technical Cooperation Fund, aims to help innovative Romanian companies in fields such as electric vehicle rentals, robotics, and energy access the global market through partnerships with Taiwanese accelerator programs like Garage+.[10]
Cultural and educational links between Romania and Taiwan have also expanded in recent years. TheTaipei Representative Office in Hungary is responsible for handling Taiwan's relations with Romania and other countries in Central and Eastern Europe. Several Romanian universities have signed cooperation agreements with Taiwanese institutions to promote student exchanges and Mandarin-language learning programs.[11]
Romanian students have participated in Taiwan's government scholarship programs, such as theTaiwan Scholarship and theHuayu Enrichment Scholarship, aimed at fostering academic exchange and cultural understanding.[12]
Neither Romania nor Taiwan maintains an official embassy in each other's territory. Taiwan's relations with Romania are managed by theTaipei Representative Office in Hungary, while Romania has no equivalent office in Taipei.[13]
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