Macao follows Hong Kong in closing Taiwan office

No reason given for move that follows China's biggest incursion into Taiwan ADIZ

The Macao Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan is housed in the iconic Taipei 101 building. © AP

CHENG TING-FANG and LAULY LI, Nikkei staff writers

June 16, 2021 14:59 JST

Updated on June 16, 2021 16:19 JST

TAIPEI -- Macao announced Wednesday it would follow Hong Kong in closing its representative office in Taiwan, an abrupt move that comes amid heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait.

"The Macao Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan will temporarily suspend operations from June 19," the Macao SAR Government said in a brief press statement, without providing reasons for the office closure.