BEIJING - It is already a worldwide consensus that China and the United States, the two giants sitting on the opposite end of the Pacific Ocean, play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the vast region between them, whose eminence in global affairs is growing each and every day.

It is against such an epic backdrop that there is a growing sense among Chinese, US and Asian officials and experts that Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming first state visit to the United States could further promote the positive China-US interaction in the Asia-Pacific and thus make the Pacific Ocean more live up to its name.

President Xi, a staunch advocator for common peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific, has made it clear time and again that "the broad Pacific Ocean is vast enough to embrace both China and the United States."

He has also repeatedly urged the two sides to honor their commitment to actively interact in the Asia-Pacific region, encourage inclusive diplomacy, and jointly play a constructive role to bolster regional peace, stability and prosperity.

With their shared important responsibilities for the region, China and the United States have been carrying out multi-level and multi-field communication and coordination in the Asia-Pacific. Bolstered by Xi's upcoming visit, such coordination and cooperation will not only be a blessing to the two countries, but also a boon to the Asia-Pacific and the world as a whole.