Staff writer, with CNA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) yesterday declined to confirm reports that it plans to open a representative office in Perth, Australia, while criticizing China for attempting to interfere with Taiwan’s international exchanges.A West Australian report published on Friday said that Taiwan had proposed establishing an additional representative office in Australia, prompting a formal protest from Beijing.The report said that Taiwan’s representative office in Australia confirmed it had submitted a proposal earlier this year to open an office in Perth, in addition to its main office in Canberra and branch offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The plaque of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is pictured at the ministry in Taipei in an undated photograph. Photo: Lu