Xi's U.S. tour during the period of reconstruction of the bilateral ties will be important over the coming years, said Ruan Zongze, Vice President of the China Institute of International Studies.
"It is a historical period of mutual construction, which means that China is no longer has a passive role in bilateral ties, as it has put forward concepts and ideas of its view of the future," Ruan said, referring to the new relationship between the great powers.
Ruan added that the U.S. should take a positive attitude toward the rise of China, because China's development will brings bigger opportunities for bilateral cooperation.
(Source: Xinhua)