G20 Summit: Navigating U.S.-China Tensions

This chapter explores the upcoming meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders at the G20 summit amidst a fraught trade war and escalating international tensions. It examines the Thucydides Trap and historical patterns of conflict, particularly regarding Taiwan and the Korean peninsula, highlighting the risks of misperception in diplomatic relations. Additionally, the chapter raises concerns about China's military expansion and the potential for misunderstandings that could spark a military confrontation.