Theucedides’ Trap
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China-U.S. Relations: The Myth of the Thucydides Trap
In recent years, especially since the beginning of this decade, the term “Thucydides trap” (between China as a rising power and U.S. as an established one) has gained increasing currency among policymakers, advisers, and China experts in Western research institutes and think tanks. The fear is that as its power increases, China will eventually choose […]
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China, US promote ‘new model’ ties to avoid conflict
ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, China, Code of Conduct, Diaoyu, Diplomatic Relations, John Kerry, Naval Stockpiling, Philippines, Senkaku, South China Sea Dispute, Theucedides’ Trap, USAAs US Secretary of State John Kerry held talks with Chinese leaders, state media blamed Washington for failing to calm “flaring regional tensions” in East Asia. Many US and Asian observers point the finger at China’s rapid military modernisation and increasing assertiveness. But the official Xinhua news agency said Kerry’s visit took place “amid formidable […]