Xi made reference to a geopolitical concept known as the Thucydides trap, which posits that there is a high probability of a violent clash when a rising power challenges the ruling hegemon.
Xi raises prospect of a future US-China war in meeting with Trump: ‘Thucydides trap’
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May 14, 2026
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