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Thucydides trap theory
Coverage of Thucydides trap theory in the Nexus archive.
- Xi mentions "Thucydides trap" theory during Trump summit in China
Chinese President Xi Jinping mentioned the Thucydides trap theory during a private meeting with Donald Trump in China, suggesting how China wants the US to act. The meeting was reported by CBS News analyst Aaron MacLaean. The theory may imply China's expectations for US behavior.