Richard C. Bush, chairman of the Board and Managing Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), will arrive tomorrow evening for a two-week visit, AIT announced yesterday.
When Bush arrives at CKS International Airport, he will make a statement, sources said.
Bush is not related to US President George W. Bush.
"It is just part of his annual inspection of AIT business, and it would be his first trip to Taiwan since the Dec. 1 legislative elections," said a source close to the arrangement of his trip.
"He will meet Taiwanese authorities and business leaders to learn about recent economic and political developments and to express his thanks for Taiwan's assistance after the tragedy of September 11th," the AIT press release stated.
Discussions on Taiwan's WTO accession and the government's upcoming reshuffle are likely to emerge on Bush's discussions with Taiwanese officials.
During his visit from Jan. 18 to 31, Bush will meet with high-ranking officials, including President Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁), Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (張俊雄), Minister of Foreign Affairs Tien Hung-mao (田弘茂), Minister of National Defense Wu Shih-wen (伍世文) and Mainland Affairs Council Chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文).
Bush will also meet business leaders including Nita Ing (
On Jan. 24th Bush will attend this year's Hsieh Nien Fan (謝年飯) celebration of the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei.
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