For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 11, 2002

President to Visit Japan, Rep. of Korea & China
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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