Embassy of Taiwan, Mbabane

Embassy of the Republic of China in the Kingdom of Eswatini
中華民國駐史瓦帝尼王國大使館
Embassy of the Republic of China in Mbabane
LocationMbabane
Coordinates26°19′36″S 31°08′48″E / 26.326758°S 31.146687°E / -26.326758; 31.146687
AmbassadorJeremy H. S. Liang[1]
JurisdictionEswatini
WebsiteEmbassy of the Republic of China in the Kingdom of Eswatini

The Embassy of the Republic of China in the Kingdom of Eswatini (Chinese: 中華民國駐史瓦帝尼王國大使館; pinyin: Zhōnghuá Mínguó Zhù Shǐwǎdìní Wángguó Dàshǐguǎn) is the embassy of the Republic of China (ROC; commonly called Taiwan) in Mbabane, Eswatini. The two countries have had diplomatic relations since Eswatini's independence in 1968.[2]

Eswatini is one of the 13 countries that recognise the ROC.[3] As of 2019, it is the only country in Africa that does not have diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China.[4]

Until 2014, it was one of only four diplomatic missions in the country, along with the United States Embassy and the South African and Mozambique High Commissions.[5] However, Qatar has also established an embassy in Mbabane.[6]

The Embassy also has responsibility for Mozambique.[7] However, it is not accredited to Maputo, as Mozambique has maintained diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China since its independence from Portugal in 1975.[4]

Its counterpart body in Taiwan is the Embassy of Eswatini, Taipei.[8]

See also

References

  1. ^ Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in the Kingdom of Swaziland, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
  2. ^ China and Africa: Engagement and Compromise, Ian Taylor, Routledge, 2007, page 194
  3. ^ Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Times of Swaziland, 25 November 2013
  4. ^ a b "Eswatini, Taiwan's Last Partner in Africa". thediplomat.com.
  5. ^ Swaziland, Mike Unwin, Richard E. Grant, Bradt Travel Guides, 2012, page 107
  6. ^ The Kingdom of Swaziland > The Embassy of The State of Qatar in Mbabane Archived 2016-03-24 at the Wayback Machine, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Qatar, 15 January, 2014
  7. ^ Africa Area, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Republic of China)
  8. ^ "Embassy of the Kingdom of Swaziland in R.O.C (Taiwan)". Archived from the original on 2016-01-10. Retrieved 2016-03-17.