<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed extensive cooperation with the United States to avoid the "Thucydides trap," which could lead to military conflict between the two nations. This proposal comes amid heightened competition over artificial intelligence, trade, and Taiwan.</p><p>During a summit meeting with former President Donald Trump at the White House, Xi outlined terms for mutual understanding aimed at steering the two superpowers away from potential military confrontation and towards a path of mutual benefit.</p><p>The headline and text of this article were amended on 24 September 2026 to correct a misspelling of Xi Jinping.</p>
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Xi Jinping Proposes Cooperation to Avoid US-China Military Conflict
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for cooperation with the United States to prevent military conflict, particularly in light of rising tensions over AI, trade, and Taiwan. During a meeting with former President Donald Trump, he outlined terms for mutual understanding between the two nations.
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