Why Trump gave Xi an ornate bald eagle statue at the state dinner
From redwood benches to DVDs, gifts are an important part of the art of diplomacy.
During a grand state dinner, US President Donald Trump gifted Chinese President Xi Jinping a sculpture of a bald eagle, a representation of America's free and soaring spirit. This gesture, a key element of international diplomacy, aims to foster personal relationships between the leaders of two global superpowers. The gift exchange is a carefully scripted process, involving numerous considerations such as timing, location, and the appropriate recipient, with the ultimate goal of stabilizing US-China relations.
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