Thucydides trap: Washington-Beijing confrontation and way out

english.onlinekhabar.com · 1 week ago

During a visit to China, President Xi Jinping discussed the "Thucydides Trap" with President Donald Trump, a historical concept where a rising power challenging an established one often leads to war. Xi emphasized the need for strategic stability between the US and China to avoid confrontation. The visit aimed to manage global friction and establish a new roadmap for bilateral relations, offering relief to global markets. While historical precedents show a high likelihood of war in such scenarios, the modern context of economic interdependence and nuclear deterrence makes direct conflict unlikely. Both leaders agreed on "Constructive Strategic Stability" to guide the relationship, focusing on economic ties, cooperation, and addressing core concerns, though significant differences over Taiwan and technology remain.