Question / Taiwan: Diplomatic Service

Question for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
UIN 2221, tabled on 15 November 2023

Question
Navendu Mishra
Labour

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, how many British diplomatic staff are based in Taiwan as of 15 November 2023.

Answer
Anne-Marie Trevelyan
Conservative

Answered on
21 November 2023

The UK has no diplomatic relations with Taiwan but a strong, unofficial relationship based on dynamic commercial, educational and cultural ties. The UK has no diplomatic staff in Taiwan. Approximately 50 staff work at the British Office in Taipei. This is a combination of staff from the UK and staff employed locally.