*EPF104 01/14/2002
Text: Bush to Visit Japan, Korea, China in February
(January 11 White House statement) (140)

Following is a White House statement on President Bush's upcoming trip to Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China in February:

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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary

For Immediate Release
January 11, 2002

STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY

The President will visit Japan, the Republic of Korea, and China during the month of February. The President will depart Washington on February 16, arrive Japan on February 17, and then spend February 18-19 in Tokyo, February 19-20 in Seoul, and February 21-22 in Beijing.

During his visit to these three countries, the President will discuss our common struggle against terrorism, economic recovery, the strengthening of our alliances in the region, and other areas of mutual interest.

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(Distributed by the Office of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)

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