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Bring up Thucydides Trap again, hoping the U.S. will abandon its confrontational mindset
May 15, 2026
Reintroducing Thucydides Trap, hoping the U.S. will let go of conflict thinking
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During the China-U.S. leaders’ talks, President Xi Jinping once again mentioned the “Thucydides Trap,” with some analysts believing this indicates China hopes the U.S. will abandon conflict thinking, leading to cooperation and mutual benefit between the two countries. Implying that conflict between great powers is not inevitable, advocating for win-win cooperation In his speech, Xi Jinping mentioned that the current century’s changes are accelerating, with a complex international situation of chaos and disorder. Can China and the U.S. overcome the “Thucydides Trap” and create a new model of great power relations?