Tillerson travels to Beijing Sept 28 - Oct 1 in preparation of President Trump's China visit. The U.S.-China Social and Cultural Dialogue will be held in Washington, D.C. on September 28, 2017.

A Pangoal Institution study suggests that China's proactive rather than reactive approach in dealing with relations with the U.S. is palpable and the two sides need to enhance strategic communication and coordination.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at the latter's invitation, calling on the two sides to continue focusing on cooperation and properly manage their differences.

President Xi Jinping told Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Iger on Thursday China would encourage more cooperation with foreign companies and organizations, amid persistent U.S.-China commercial tensions.

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for more communication and cooperation between China and the United States on Tuesday, urging the two sides to push for sustainable, healthy and steady development of bilateral relations.