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  "id": 9749003,
  "title": "Why Trump gifted Xi Jinping a bald eagle sculpture at White House state dinner",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/why-trump-gifted-xi-jinping-a-bald-eagle-sculpture-at-white-house",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T10:09:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/why-trump-gifted-xi-jinping-a-bald-eagle-sculpture-at-white-house-state-dinner-101790328712556.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At a state dinner in Washington, US President Donald Trump presented Chinese President Xi Jinping with a bald eagle sculpture. This avian species is indigenous to North America and serves as the official national emblem of the United States. The presentation of this gift was made during the dinner, which took place on Thursday evening. Trump emphasized that the bald eagle symbolizes the free and soaring spirit of America. He went on to say that he and First Lady Melania Trump were involved in the design process of the artwork. The sculpture serves as a significant component in the practice of exchanging gifts between nations. State dinners such as this one often involve elaborate culinary experiences that showcase American ingredients infused with subtle Chinese influences. The gifts presented at such events are considered a modest yet substantial part of the broader objective of the summit between the leaders of the two world superpowers.",
  "summary": "President Donald Trump gifted President Xi Jinping a bald eagle sculpture at a state dinner, symbolizing the US spirit.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}