The Austrian Office Taipei (German: Österreich Büros Taipei; ) represents the interests of Austria in Taiwan in the absence of formal diplomatic relations, functioning as a de facto embassy. Its counterpart in Austria is the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vienna. It was established in 1981 as the Austrian Trade Delegation. The Office is headed by the Director, Albin Mauritz. See also List of diplomatic missions in Taiwan List of diplomatic missions of Austria References External links Taipei Representative Offices in Taipei 1981 establishments in Taiwan Organizations established in 1981