Abbott announces launch of State of Texas Taiwan Office

TEXAS (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott announced Sunday Texas was working toward opening a State of Texas Taiwan Office in an effort to enhance "the economic and cultural cooperation between Texas and Taiwan, promoting more trade, investment, and collaboration between Texas and Taiwan," per a news release.

The announcement came amid a press event in Taipei and as part of Abbott's "three-nation economic development mission" involving Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. While Abbott is overseas, Lt.