China’s ForeignMin: Chinese team is preparing to travel to Washington for trade talks

Responding to the US President Trump’s tariff hike threat, the Chinese Foreign Ministry is out on the wires now, with the following comments.

US threats have been made in the past.

The Chinese team is preparing to travel to Washington for trade talks.

China's position on talks has been consistent, clear.

Hopes that the US can meet them halfway on trade talks.

Doesn’t directly answer the question on whether Vice Premier Liu is part of the Chinese delegation preparing to go to the US.