Chinese media plays up positives of Obama 's state policies . Xi -- who is being groomed for the Chinese presidency - is the highest-ranking Chinese official to visit since Obama launched a new U.S. policy in Asia in November designed to reassert its influence in the Pacific . Muted commentary on issues such as human rights and corruption . Chinese media says Obama faced criticism of his domestic policies .
Chinese media plays up positives of Obama 's state policies . Muted commentary on issues such as human rights and corruption . Chinese media says Obama faced criticism of his domestic policies .