President Xi Warns President Trump About 'Thucydides Trap' in US-China Relations
During a recent meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly discussed the concept of the 'Thucydides trap' with US President Donald Trump. This term, popularized by political scientist Graham Allison, describes the potential for conflict between a rising power and an established superpower. The historical reference comes from the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta, where the rise of Athenian power led to inevitable conflict with Sparta. President Xi's mention of this concept highlights concerns about the growing tensions between the US and China, as the US perceives China's rise as a potential threat to its global dominance. 
