In order to speed entry to the WTO, various relevant officials--including those in economics, finance and agriculture--made trips to the United States. Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Chih-kang engaged in high-level negotiations with US Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky.
為了加速入會腳步，包括經濟、財政、農業相關部會官員先後赴美，經濟部長王志剛也與美國貿易代表白茜芙進行高層諮商。