Sino–Danish contacts began in 1674. Denmark and the Qing dynasty established relations in 1908.[4][5]
On 9 January 1950, Denmark became one of the first European countries to recognize the PRC.[6] While Denmark has continued to maintain unofficial relations with Taiwan, they have primarily been related to trade, culture, science and economic affairs.[7]
In 1993, trade between Denmark and Taiwan amounted to US$206.5 million.[10]
Trade between Denmark and Taiwan has shown steady growth. From 2000 to 2005, it grew at the average annual growth rate of 15%, which makes Denmark Taiwan's most promising trade partner in Europe. In 2006, trade between the countries set a new record, at US$907.8 million.[11] Denmark's major imports from Taiwan are mobile phones, bicycles and computer-related products. Taiwan's major imports from Denmark are wind turbines, machinery and medical instruments.[12] Danish companies operating in Taiwan include Bang & Olufsen, Danfoss, Lego and Maersk.[13]
Science and technology
The Danish Technical Research Council and Taiwan's National Science Council signed an agreement in 2001 on cooperative research projects.[14]
^Mads Kirkebæk (2000). "China and Denmark: relations since 1674". NIAS Press. ISBN87-87062-71-2. Trade and Economic Relations between Denmark and Taiwan 1949-1997