BEIJING (AP) — President Donald Trump has called Chinese President Xi Jinping a friend, but his warm words were in stark contrast to Xi, who opened a bilateral meeting cautioning about potential conflict between the U.S. and China. The meeting unfolded behind closed, doors, but the Chinese government said Xi also used it to warn Trump that not handling Taiwan correctly could lead to “conflicts.” The leaders met for about two hours on Thursday, though Trump’s three-day visit is expected to feature more symbolism than major breakthroughs on top issues like trade and the war in Iran as well as on Washington’s relations with Taiwan. Trump nonetheless praised Xi, while China’s leader said that the U.S. and China should be partners rather than rivals.