Beijing, Washington to have in-depth trade talks

China and the United States will have in-depth negotiations on economic and trade issues during Vice-Premier Liu He's visit to Washington on Jan 30 and 31, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

China and the US are in close touch on detailed arrangements for the talks, ministry spokesman Gao Feng said at a regular news briefing.

"During the upcoming high-level negotiations, both sides will continue to have in-depth talks on various economic and trade issues of mutual concern," Gao said.