Xi Jinping indirectly criticized Donald Trump during a meeting with Vladimir Putin in Beijing. The Chinese president emphasized the need for China and Russia to oppose unilateral bullying and actions that alter historical events, taking a swipe at US foreign policy. Xi highlighted the current global situation as turbulent and marked by hegemonic actions, stressing the importance of enhanced strategic coordination between China and Russia.
In a recent meeting with Putin, Xi referenced the ‘Thucydides trap,’ warning about the potential consequences when a rising power threatens an established one, often leading to conflict. The Chinese leader questioned whether China and the United States could navigate this situation and establish a new model for major-power relations.
This development follows Xi’s earlier mention of the ‘Thucydides trap’ theory during Trump’s visit to Beijing. The concept suggests that conflict may arise when a rising power challenges an existing dominant power.
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