The following is the translation of an article by Cui Tiankai, Chinese ambassador to the U.S., published on the overseas edition of the People's Daily on Monday.
While there is talk of controversial issues being aired, the writer thinks there are many areas where Presidents Xi and Obama can find common ground when they meet shortly.
President Xi's upcoming visit is not only a significant step to build a new pattern of relations between major countries, but also a key action to promote bilateral economic and trade relationships in a new phase.
Xi Jinping's first state visit to the United States as Chinese President is extremely important as it will stabilize bilateral ties ahead of the next U.S. administration and the fulfillment of China's 13th "Five-Year Plan".