Xi to Trump: US relationship with China could enter ‘extremely dangerous place’

This morning, China is warning President Trump that tensions over Taiwan could push U.S. relations

into what Xi Jinping called an extremely dangerous place. The warning came during the first day of high-stakes talks between the two leaders in Beijing

Both the White House and Chinese officials described the opening day as good

with discussions focused primarily on trade, but also touching on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration wants China to play a more active role

in helping end the war between the U.S. and Iran. China remains one of Tehran's closest global partners

Officials say Xi also used a closed-door session to warn Trump that tensions over Taiwan could lead to direct conflict

China claims Taiwan as its territory while Taiwan operates as a self democracy Trump used the public portion of the meeting to praise his longstanding relationship with Xi and their ability to resolve disputes directly

You and I have known each other now for a long time. In fact, the longest relationship of our two countries

that any president and president has had. And it's to me an honor

We've had a fantastic relationship. We've gotten along. When there were difficulties, we worked it out

I would call you and you would call me. Whenever we had a problem, people don't know

Whenever we had a problem, we worked that out very quickly. And we're going to have a fantastic future together

The Taiwan issue has grown more sensitive in recent months. In December, Trump approved an $11 billion arms package for Taiwan

though the weapons have not yet been delivered. And just last week, Taiwan's legislature approved $25 billion in special funding to purchase more American weapons