Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on July 3, 2026, that Taiwan planned to establish the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Phoenix, Arizona. The proposed office is intended to serve Taiwanese nationals, residents and businesses and strengthen economic, technology and supply-chain cooperation.
Services and intended reach
The foreign ministry says the office would provide consular services to Taiwan nationals, businesses and overseas compatriots in Arizona and New Mexico. It is also intended to respond to Taiwanese companies’ investment and operating needs.
Why Phoenix matters to Taiwan’s technology ties
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs connects the plan to Taiwanese semiconductor and supply-chain companies expanding around Phoenix, a growing presence of Taiwanese enterprises and overseas compatriots in Arizona and nearby areas, and closer engagement with Arizona and Phoenix government bodies.
