Xi Warns Trump Taiwan Issue Could Trigger "Conflict"

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a stern warning to US President Donald Trump over Taiwan during their meeting in Beijing, cautioning that mishandling the issue could lead to “clashes and even conflicts,” according to Chinese state media, Joe Walsh reported for CBS News.

Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes US President Donald Trump ahead of their bilateral talks in Beijing. (Photo: The White House Flickr)

The summit was aimed at stabilizing US-China trade relations following last year’s tariff disputes while also addressing uncertainty surrounding the US conflict with Iran.

Taiwan remained a central issue during the talks.

The closed-door meeting lasted roughly two hours and 15 minutes, with the White House later describing the discussions as “good.”

At a state banquet afterward, Trump said he invited Xi and his wife to visit the White House on Sept. 24.

The White House also said several American business leaders participated in part of the broader bilateral meeting. Chinese media reported that Trump personally introduced each executive during the session.

Among those attending the welcoming ceremony at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People were Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, and Tim Cook.

China remains a critical market for many US technology companies, particularly chipmakers seeking broader access to Chinese customers.