Denmark–Taiwan relations
diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Denmark and Taiwan
Denmark–Taiwan relations are foreign relations between Denmark and Taiwan (officially the Republic of China, ROC). While Denmark only recognizes the People's Republic of China (PRC, commonly known as "China"), it maintains an informal trade council in Taipei. Taiwan maintains an informal representative office in Copenhagen. In 2005, both countries signed a tax treaty.
History
Sino–Danish contacts began in 1674. Denmark and the Qing dynasty established relations in 1908.
On 9 January 1950, Denmark became one of the first European countries to recognize the PRC. While Denmark has continued to maintain unofficial relations with Taiwan, they have primarily been related to trade, culture, science and economic affairs.
Political relations
The Danish People's Party's chairwoman, Pia Kjaersgaard, said that the friendship with Taiwan in the Folketing would help the understanding between Taiwan and Denmark. The Danish People's Party supports the restoration of Taiwan's United Nations membership, and also supports seeing Taiwan joining the World Health Organization.
In February 2025, Taiwanese residents living in Denmark held a protest outside the Danish Parliament against a new government policy that changed their nationality and place of birth from "Taiwan" to "China" in official documentation.
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