Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan (TECO; Chinese: 臺北駐日經濟文化代表處; pinyin: Táiběi Zhùrì Jīngjì Wénhuà Dàibiǎo Chù, Japanese 台北駐日経済文化代表処 Taihoku Zainichi Keizai Bunka Daihyou Sho) represents the interests of Taiwan in Japan, functioning as a de facto embassy in the absence of diplomatic relations. It is operated by the Taiwan–Japan Relations Association (Chinese: 臺灣日本關係協會; pinyin: Táiwān Rìběn Guānxì Xiéhuì), a parastatal agency of the government.

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan
臺北駐日經濟文化代表處
台北駐日経済文化代表処

TECRO in Japan
Agency overview
Formed1972 (as Association of East Asian Relations)
1992 (as Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office)
Jurisdiction Japan
HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
Agency executive
WebsiteTaipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan

Its Japanese counterpart is the Japan–Taiwan Exchange Association in Taipei.

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