Ahead of US President Donald Trump's state visit to China, Anthony Moretti, an associate professor in the Department of Communication and Organizational Leadership at Robert Morris University, said that "right now the world is looking for a successful visit," emphasizing that the era of US dominance is over and that America must recognize China as a "global partner."

He urged the United States to "stop playing these rhetorical games" and instead understand that "moving forward together is the only way to move forward."