Xi Jinping urges US-China cooperation to avoid conflict amid tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the United States and China to collaborate and steer clear of confrontation, arguing that China's growing power need not come at America's expense. Despite a history of sharp rhetoric between the two nations, President Donald Trump responded favorably and pointed to his personal rapport with Xi. The exchange has drawn renewed attention to the so-called Thucydides Trap, a theory warning that a rising power and an established one are prone to conflict. However, critics remain unconvinced, citing China's ongoing military buildup as a serious strategic threat. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio underlined the need for continued engagement with Beijing despite these concerns.
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