Xi Warns Trump: Taiwan Tensions Could Lead to Conflict

Chinese President Xi Jinping cautioned President Donald Trump that disagreements over Taiwan could escalate into conflict between the US and China. During their private meeting, Xi emphasized that positive management of Taiwan issues would stabilize US-China relations, but mishandling could lead to significant tensions.

Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a stark warning to President Donald Trump concerning Taiwan, stating that tensions could lead to conflict between the US and China, Chinese state media reported on Thursday.

The meeting took place behind closed doors, with Xi advising Trump that successful handling of Taiwan matters could ensure stability in US-China relations, as per Xinhua news agency's report on their bilateral talks.

However, Xi cautioned that failure to manage the Taiwan issue appropriately could escalate into clashes and conflicts, jeopardizing the entire relationship between the two global powers.