Vice-premier arrives in Washington for trade talks

Vice-Premier Liu He arrived in Washington on Monday for upcoming high-level economic and trade consultations with the United States, with US President Donald Trump saying he "welcomes" the delegation.

Analysts have expressed cautious optimism about the talks, which are a continuation of trade meetings held in Beijing from Jan 7 to 9.

Liu, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chief of the Chinese group taking part in the US-China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue, is leading a delegation of government officials in charge of major economic sectors, Xinhua News Agency reported.