# Trump gifts Xi an eagle statue at state dinner as Xi says countries’ goals can align

https://mins.news/en/video/73647

- The Associated Press, 2026-09-25 08:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-GWu0WX37Y

> Donald Trump hosted a Thursday night state dinner honoring Chinese leader Xi Jinping and presented him with an eagle statue. The tech-heavy guest list, attendees’ fashion, seating arrangements and menu offered the lighter, often glitzier details of the diplomacy.

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