US-China Trade Talks Kick Off

China promises changes to foreign-investment law hours before the two-day negotiations start

(L) The Chinese Delegation, including Vice Premier Liu He (L) and Governor of the People's Bank of China Yi Gang (2nd L) looks on during US-China Trade Talks in Washington, DC, on Jan. 30, 2019. (Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images) (R) Trump Administration officials sit down with Chinese vice ministers and senior officials for negotiations in the Diplomatic Room at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building January 30, 2019 in Washington, DC. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

WASHINGTON—High-stakes trade talks between the United States and China started Jan. 30 in Washington in a bid to resolve differences and reach an agreement before the March deadline.

The U.S. and Chinese officials met at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building located next to the White House, opening two days of high-level talks. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer leads the American delegation, while the Chinese team is headed by Vice Premier Liu He. President Donald Trump will also meet with Liu on Jan 31.