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An ancient warning hangs over the Trump-Xi summit bonhomie

Chinese President Xi Jinping invoked the Thucydides trap at his summit with US President Donald Trump, highlighting the risk of war between a rising and established superpower. The meeting aimed to manage escalating tensions amid trade disputes, Taiwan's status, and technological rivalry, acknowledging that competition must be controlled to avoid conflict.

14 May 2026 1:38 pm