Former US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the Taiwan issue during their first round of talks held on Thursday. Xi Jinping reportedly warned that US-China relations could enter an extremely dangerous phase if the Taiwan issue is not handled properly.

Describing Taiwan as the most crucial issue in relations between the two countries, Xi urged the United States to respect China’s position on the matter. He also warned that failure to do so could lead to clashes and serious conflicts between the two nations. Xi Jinping’s remarks have now triggered widespread discussion in international political circles.