An ancient warning hangs over the Trump-Xi summit bonhomie
- Posted on May 14, 2026
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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.
