Miss. Governor Meets With Chinese Delegation

TIMOTHY R. BROWN

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour told a Chinese delegation that even in an economic recession, there are trade opportunities between the state and its partners in the Far East.

Barbour on Thursday welcomed the delegation from Changzhou, Jintan County, and the Qishuyan District during a trade and investment forum in Jackson. State economic development, business and other political leaders attended the event.

About 30 Chinese delegates listened to Barbour say why Mississippi is a good trade partner. The Republican governor said the number of foreign companies that have recently decided to build plants in the state is proof. ...