Bahrain–Taiwan relations
Bahrain |
Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Diplomatic mission | |
| Taipei Trade Office in the Kingdom of Bahrain | |
| Envoy | |
| Long-jin Chen (陳龍錦) | |
Bahrain–Taiwan relations refer to the bilateral relations between Bahrain (officially the Kingdom of Bahrain) and Taiwan (officially the Republic of China, ROC). Bahrain recognises the People's Republic of China under the One China policy and therefore does not maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Nonetheless, the two countries maintain unofficial representation, trade links, and people-to-people exchanges.
History
While Bahrain has never extended official diplomatic recognition to Taiwan, Taiwan has maintained a de facto presence in the country through its Taipei Trade Office in the Kingdom of Bahrain, located in Manama’s diplomatic area. [1] In July 2017, Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that despite pressure from China, the Taiwan representative office in Bahrain continued to operate normally after Bahrain required a name change of the mission from Trade Mission of Taiwan to the Kingdom of Bahrain' to Taipei Trade Office in the Kingdom of Bahrain.[2][3]
Representative offices
- Taipei Trade Office in the Kingdom of Bahrain – Taiwan's de facto representation in Bahrain, located at 9th Floor, Trust Tower, Building 125, Road 1702, Block 317, Diplomatic Area, Manama.[4]
Economic relations
Although Bahrain and Taiwan do not maintain formal relations, Taiwan exports to Bahrain include household items, plastics and other manufactured goods.[5] Earlier reports note that Bahrain had pressured Taiwan's trade mission over its name as Bahrain remains an important financial and petroleum-product hub in the Gulf region for Taiwan's diversification efforts.[6]
Bahrain has also increased imports of Taiwanese agricultural products in recent years. In particular, Bahraini demand for Taiwanese fruit rose significantly, with Bahrain set to increase its imports by 30 percent by 2025.[7] Taiwanese fruit was first introduced to the Bahraini market in February 2016 following a visit by a delegation from the Agriculture Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government.[8][9][10]
Cultural and educational exchanges
Taiwan and Bahrain engage in limited cultural, educational and outreach activities through the Taipei Trade Office in Manama, which holds events for Taiwanese expatriates and promotes Taiwanese products and services.[11]
See also
- Foreign relations of Taiwan
- Foreign relations of Bahrain
- Taiwan–Middle East relations
- List of diplomatic missions of Taiwan
References
- ^ "Taipei Trade Office in the Kingdom of Bahrain". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Taiwan). Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Operation of Taiwan's representative office in Bahrain remains normal". Focus Taiwan. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ 郭采彥; 陳柏諭 (13 July 2017). "BAHRAIN CAVES TO CHINA, FORCES ROC TO CHANGE NAME 巴林強迫我代表處更名 從台灣改成台北". Public Television Service. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "West Asia-Kingdom of Bahrain – Republic of China (Taiwan)". Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Taiwan). Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Top Export Products from Taiwan to Bahrain". Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Taiwan Trade Mission in Bahrain Forced to Change Name". United Daily News English. 13 July 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Bahrain to increase Taiwan fruit import". Gulf Daily News. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "台灣水果登上巴林超市". The Epoch Times (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 29 February 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ 黃旭磊 (27 February 2016). "高雄水果打進中東市場！ 爽脆多汁外國人喊讚". Liberty Times (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "台灣水果登上巴林超市". Central News Agency (Taiwan) (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 28 February 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "International relations between Bahrain and Taiwan". worldrelat.com. Retrieved 30 October 2025.