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Xi invokes Thucydides Trap as US and China discuss avoiding rivalry

2 sources · first seen 10:43 25 Sept · updated 10:30 26 Sept

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  • Xi Jinping invoked the “Thucydides Trap” during his White House meeting with Donald Trump
  • Xi asked Trump in May whether the countries could avoid destructive rivalry

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2 reports · earliest 10:43
MintThucydides Trap explained: Why Xi invoked an ancient war warning with Trump10:43CNBCWhy Xi believes the U.S. and China can overcome the 'Thucydides Trap'10:30