The Disney chairman, Michael Eisner, visited China last October to meet with top officials.

He does not speak to Michael D. Eisner, the Disney chairman who fired him.

Mitchell, 72, was elected March 10 to a second term as Disney chairman.

He was dismissed 15 months later by Michael D. Eisner, the Disney chairman.

The company received media attention after Michael Eisner, a former Disney chairman, joined the board.

So was Michael Eisner, the Disney chairman.

His first appearance in May proved a public-relations disaster for the Disney chairman, especially when he was confronted with the midget comment.

Michael D. Eisner, the Disney chairman, said he was disappointed with the performance of "Bad Company."

That trial left Mr. Eisner, the Disney chairman, embarrassed and weakened.