Xi Jinping Urges New US-China Relations to Avoid 'Thucydides Trap'
Chinese leader Xi Jinping highlighted the significance of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States during talks with US President Donald Trump. Offering both caution and hope, Xi emphasized the importance of US-China cooperation to avoid the historical 'Thucydides Trap'—a potential conflict between rising and established powers.
In a gesture marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, Chinese leader Xi Jinping congratulated US President Donald Trump and the American people. The milestone will be celebrated with a 'Great American State Fair' and a UFC fight night.
As talks commenced, Xi expressed both optimism and caution regarding future US-China relations. He highlighted the importance of cooperation over confrontation between the two superpowers, stating that mutual prosperity and partnership should be the goal.
Invoking the 'Thucydides Trap'—a term used to describe conflict between a rising power and an established one—Xi called for a paradigm shift in international relations to avoid historical pitfalls, urging collaboration over rivalry.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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