US President Donald Trump gifted Chinese President Xi Jinping a sculpture of a bald eagle during a state dinner in Washington D.C. The gesture, designed by both leaders, symbolized "the free and soaring spirit of America" and was part of efforts to build personal relationships between the heads of the two global superpowers.

• The gift exchange is a significant, though sometimes complex, aspect of international diplomacy, aiming to foster personal connections between leaders.
• Xi Jinping also announced a gift of two Chinese pandas to the Zoo Atlanta and a new student exchange program for 100,000 US students.
• Strict protocols and value limits govern gift-giving in US diplomacy, with gifts over a certain amount becoming federal property or requiring Congressional approval.