Xi invokes Thucydides Trap in China-U.S. relations framing

Chinese President Xi Jinping referenced the Thucydides Trap, a historical analogy from the Peloponnesian War, in discussing China-U.S. relations. This rhetorical move signals Beijing's framing of bilateral ties as a potential conflict spiral, though it may also be an attempt to advocate for avoiding such a trap. The reference is notable for its explicit use of a Western geopolitical concept, suggesting a deliberate effort to engage with U.S. strategic discourse.