Xi-Trump Summit Highlights Coexistence as ‘Thucydides Trap’ Is Raised

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized a “path of coexistence” during his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump on the 14th, framing the future direction of U.S.-China relations. Xi referred to the “Thucydides Trap,” signaling that the two countries should avoid confrontation and seek coexistence. The summit took place as part of the continuing dialogue between the two leaders since last October. Because relations between the world’s two major powers have broad implications for the international order, Xi’s remarks are being watched as a clue to the future course of U.S.-China ties and diplomacy surrounding the Taiwan issue. Source: mk.co.kr