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Why Trump gave Xi an ornate bald eagle statue at the state dinner
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- Sep 25, 2026, 11:22 AM UTC
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From redwood benches to DVDs, gifts are an important part of the art of diplomacy.
President Donald Trump presents President Xi Jinping with a bespoke bald eagle sculpture at a White House state dinner, as both sides stress personal diplomacy alongside policy talks and panda diplomacy.