Haiti–Taiwan relations

Haiti–Taiwan relations refer to the international relations between the Republic of Haiti and Republic of China (Taiwan). Haiti maintains an embassy in Taipei[1] and Taiwan maintains an embassy in Port-au-Prince.[2]

Haiti-Taiwan relations

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History

Haiti recognized the Republic of China (ROC) over the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1956 and have since maintained formal diplomatic relations with the ROC.[3] Haiti is one of 15 nations that recognize the ROC officially. In 2018, Dominican Republic choose to recognize the PRC over ROC, culminating in increased interest in Haiti among Taiwanese and Chinese governments. In 1993, the PRC opened a commercial office in Haiti in a bid to start the process of formalizing diplomatic relations however it did not come to fruition.[4] The ROC, in a bid to maintain relations, has offered US$150 million to Haiti for development of rural power grids, following the destruction of much of the infrastructure in the 2010 Haiti earthquake.[5]

Bilateral Visits

On 28 May 2018, Haitian President Jovenel Moise visited Taiwan following the announcement of the Dominican Republic severing ties with Taiwan. Tsai Ing-wen and Moise discussed developmental aid for Haiti and maintaining relations with Tsai stating “Even though Taiwan and Haiti are separated by large geographic distance, both share democratic and freedom values. In many areas, both sides have seen the results of the long-term and deep partnership".[6]

See also

References
  1. "Embassy of Haiti in Taipei, Taiwan". Embassy Pages. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  2. "Embassy of Taiwan in Port Au Prince, Haiti". Embassy Pages. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  3. Pei-Ju, Teng (3 May 2017). "Haitian official reaffirms ties with Taiwan". Taiwannews. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  4. Jacqueline Charles (25 May 2018). "As Taiwan loses another ally to China, Haiti's president heads to Taipei to negotiate". MiamiHearld. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  5. "Taiwan to Loan Ally Haiti 150 Million Amid China Onslaught". Business Insider. 1 June 2018. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
  6. Yu, Jess (28 May 2018). "Taiwan Welcomes Haiti President as China Chips Away At Allies". Reuters. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
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