A Chinese summary of the meeting stressed the self-ruling island was the "most important issue" in bilateral relations between Washington and Beijing.

The president praised China's leader as their summit opened, and both sides sought to steady relations despite tensions over Iran, trade and global power.

Behind closed doors, Xi told Trump during a meeting that, if Taiwan is handled well, U.S.-China relations “will enjoy overall stability".

Chinese President Xi warned President Trump during their meeting that differences over Taiwan could bring the two countries into "conflict," Chinese state media reported. Mr. Trump did not say if Taiwan was discussed and the White House did not mention Taiwan in its formal summary of the meeting.

Fox News contributor Michael Pillsbury discusses China's 'severe' warning to President Donald Trump regarding Taiwan.

Okla., joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to warn on China’s Taiwan threats, growing control of key supply chains, and the urgent push to fund border security and advance GOP reconciliation priorities.

President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where the conversation quickly turned to Taiwan and potential clashes if the issue is not handled properly. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping began a two-day summit with a welcome ceremony at Beijing's Great Hall of the People that featured an extraordinary display of power.