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What is ‘Thucydides trap,’ mentioned during Trump-Xi meeting?

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told President Trump in Beijing ahead of their high-stakes meeting that the major question that China and the U.S. will have to answer is whether they can avoid the “Thucydides Trap.” Xi asked if both countries can overcome the “Thucydides.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated world brief. The source report from The Hill says: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told President Trump in Beijing ahead of their high-stakes meeting that the major question that China and the U.S. will have to answer is whether they can avoid the “Thucydides Trap.” Xi asked if both countries can overcome the “Thucydides.

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  • Primary source: The Hill
  • Published: May 14, 2026, 3:11 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: World
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