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.
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Notable Quotes
"But at the end of the day, these are still two human beings."
— Daniel Kritenbrink , Academic
"You think about the Trump presidency in that way, I think gift giving, certainly broadly defined, is very much part of how he operates."
— Ole Jacob Sending , Academic
"The giant panda have been an envoy of friendship between the Chinese and the Americans."
— Xi Jinping , Politician
Key People
Partner at The Asia Group and former US diplomat.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
First Lady of the United States known for her social initiatives.
Co-authored a study on diplomacy and gifts.
From the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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From redwood benches to DVDs, gifts are an important part of the art of diplomacy.
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