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MS SC544
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Congratulates the people of Taiwan on the January 16, 2016 presidential election that resulted in Dr. Tsai Ing-wen becoming the first female president in the Republic of China's history, with 56.12% of the vote
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Notes the Democratic Progressive Party won 68 of 113 Legislative Yuan seats, marking the first transition of Taiwan's legislative majority and the third presidential power transition since popular voting began in 1996
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Reaffirms the sister-state relationship between Mississippi and Taiwan established in 1983, noting Taiwan is America's 10th largest trading partner
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Highlights bilateral achievements including a mutual driver's license exchange agreement between Mississippi and Taiwan, and an academic MOU between Mississippi State University and National Pingtung University of Science and Technology
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to President Tsai Ing-wen, Vice President Chen Chien-jen, the Mississippi Development Authority, and the U.S. Department of State
Legislative Description
Congratulate People of Taiwan for successful conclusion of Presidential elections and reaffirming Mississippi's policy.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/1/2016