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Xi mentions "Thucydides trap" theory during Trump summit in China

Name: Xi mentions "Thucydides trap" theory during Trump summit in China
Uploaded: 2026-05-14T11:04:00-0400
Duration: 2 min 14 s
Description: During remarks in a private meeting, according to reports, Chinese President Xi Jinping mentioned an obscure political theory that may suggest how China wants the U.S. to act. CBS News analyst Aaron MacLaean has more.

During remarks in a private meeting, according to reports, Chinese President Xi Jinping mentioned an obscure political theory that may suggest how China wants the U.S. to act. CBS News analyst Aaron MacLaean has more.