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This concurrent resolution expresses Mississippi's strong support for Taiwan, highlighting the longstanding economic, strategic, and cultural ties between the United States and Taiwan. The resolution emphasizes Taiwan's significant economic standing, ranking 4th on the Heritage Foundation's Index of Economic Freedom and being a crucial partner in technology and trade, with bilateral trade reaching $158.6 billion in 2024. It calls for strengthening the partnership with Taiwan, supporting its global participation, and advocating for its inclusion in international organizations like the UN system. The resolution specifically supports establishing a Mississippi Trade and Investment Office in Taiwan, endorses efforts to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and recommends exploring a bilateral tax agreement. Additionally, it celebrates the 46th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act and the 42-year sister-state relationship between Mississippi and Taiwan, underscoring the state's commitment to promoting diplomatic and economic cooperation with Taiwan as a key democratic partner in the Indo-Pacific region.

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