Xi invokes Thucydides Trap in Trump talks, warning on Taiwan amid US‑China tension

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In Beijing, Xi Jinping invoked the Thucydides Trap during talks with Donald Trump, warning that missteps on Taiwan could push the US and China into conflict while urging a workable path forward; Trump responded by touting renewed American strength and a chance for a better-than-ever relationship.
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