Germany–Taiwan relations

Germany–Taiwan relations

Germany
Taiwan
Diplomatic mission
German Institute TaipeiTaipei Representative Office in Germany
Envoy
Director General Jörg Wolfram PolsterRepresentative SHIEH, Jhy-Wey

In 1861, Prussia and the Qing dynasty signed the first Sino-German treaty during the Eulenburg Expedition. After the partition of Germany following World War II, the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) maintained bilateral relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) that did not involve diplomatic recognition.

Germany today considers the People's Republic of China (PRC) as "the sole representative of China." but also holds Taiwan to be a "partner of common values." It has deepened its economic and other informal relations with Taiwan while trying to preserve strong ties with the PRC.

Germany is Taiwan's largest export destination in Europe. Taiwan is one of Germany's key economic partners in Asia, and the flow of investment between the two has grown steadily over the years.

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