President Trump presented Chinese President Xi Jinping with a statue of a bald eagle on Wednesday.
The exchange took place at the White House shortly before a state dinner honoring the visiting leader.
The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States and a common symbol of American sovereignty.
Gift exchanges between heads of state often carry diplomatic significance beyond their material value.
The statue reflects a longstanding tradition of using national symbols in formal diplomatic settings.
Both leaders are expected to discuss trade, security, and regional stability during the evening’s events.
The state dinner marks a high point in a series of meetings between the two administrations this week.
