Xi warns Trump on Taiwan as US-China Talks Focus on Trade, Iran War and Energy Security

Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned US President Donald Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to “clashes and even conflicts” between the two countries, as the two leaders held extensive talks in Beijing covering trade, the Iran war, and global energy security.

According to official media reports, the meeting between Xi and Trump lasted around two hours, after which Trump extended an invitation to Xi and his wife to visit the White House on September 24.

Xi said he and Trump had agreed on a “new vision” for building a constructive and strategically stable China-US relationship over the next few years.

“The Taiwan question remains the most important issue in China-US relations. If it is handled properly, bilateral relations will remain stable. Otherwise, there could be clashes and even conflicts,” Xi was quoted as saying by Chinese state media.

He urged Washington to exercise caution on Taiwan, which China considers a breakaway province that must eventually be reunified, by force if necessary.

The leaders also discussed key global issues, including the Iran conflict and energy security, with both sides agreeing that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open for the free flow of global energy supplies.

According to the White House, the discussions also focused on expanding trade cooperation, boosting US exports such as agricultural products, and improving market access for American companies in China.

Both sides reportedly agreed that Iran must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons, while also stressing the need to strengthen cooperation on reducing the flow of fentanyl precursors into the United States.

The meeting marked Trump’s first visit to China since 2017 and comes amid rising geopolitical tensions over Taiwan, trade disputes, energy supply chains, and the ongoing conflict involving Iran.