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Xi Jinping raised the “Thucydides Trap” during talks with Donald Trump to stress the risks of conflict between a rising power and an established global power. This concept reflects fears that competition between China and the United States could spiral into confrontation amid rising tensions. As discussions between Xi and Trump shifted to the broader question of avoiding the “Thucydides Trap,” Beijing views the relationship not just as a trade dispute but as a test of peaceful coexistence between major powers during a global shift in influence. The term “Thucydides Trap” originated from Harvard political scientist Graham Allison, inspired by…
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