"Mississippi Governor's Controversial Funding Request for Chinese Company Sparks Debate Over State Business Policies"

Governor Tate Reeves, who previously limited state business with China, is now seeking state funds for a Chinese technology company to close an economic development deal in Mississippi. The $1.9 billion project involves a Chinese company and three major commercial vehicle companies, and Reeves is asking the Legislature to appropriate around $350 million in state incentives for the project. This move contradicts the governor's previous stance on Chinese technology, as he had signed bills limiting Mississippi's relationship with China in 2023.