New Delhi, May 14 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a blunt warning to US President Trump over Taiwan in their first round of talks on Thursday. Jinping said, according to state media, that relations between Beijing and Washington could enter an "extremely dangerous place" if Trump ignored China's demands over Taiwan.

"Noting that the Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-US relations," Xi reportedly told Trump that if it is handled properly, the bilateral relationship will enjoy overall stability.

"Otherwise, the two countries will have clashes and even conflicts, putting the entire relationship in great jeopardy," Xi said, according to China's state media, Xinhua news agency.

The Chinese President also emphasised ...