Xi Jinping proposes terms to avert US-China military clash at White House summit

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Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed cooperation terms to avoid US-China military conflict during a White House summit with President Donald Trump, citing the "Thucydides trap" amid tensions over AI, trade, and Taiwan. Xi called for enhanced communication, peaceful coexistence, and regular military dialogue to build trust, while also inviting 100,000 young Americans to China. The meeting follows a trade truce extension and ongoing US export controls on chips. Trump welcomed Xi's second state visit, noting their personal friendship, but analysts remain skeptical about lasting agreements given the $1 trillion trade deficit and competitive pressures.


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