Chinese President Xi Jinping says he is looking forward to having "candid and in-depth" talks with US President Barack Obama during his planned visit to the US in September.

Xi Jinping has made the suggestion while meeting with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Beijing this weekend.

"During President Obama's visit to China last November, we had in-depth talks and reached important consensus on developing the China-US relationship. I'm looking forward to my visit to the US in September at the invitation of President Obama and I'm ready to continue to work with President Obama to push for new development in building a new model of major-country relationship between China and the United States."

Xi Jinping is also calling on the two sides to properly manage, control and handle their disputes.

Kerry's visit comes amid lingering tensions in the South China Sea.

Washington has been expressing concern over Chinese land reclamation projects in the South China Sea.

The Chinese government says its alarmed by a possible US plan to send military aircraft and ships into the area.

Speaking with Xi Jinping, John Kerry notes the US and China have already shown they are able to deal with major international and regional issues.

The two have also discussed the forthcoming China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue set for Washington in June.