As we continue to examine the gifts now on display in the Exhibition of Diplomatic Gifts Received by China’s Leaders being held in Beijing, one present from South Africa has been catching people’s attention. More than just a testament to the fruits of archaeological discovery, it marks an enduring friendship that spans continents. In this episode of “Gifts of Friendship,” we will reveal the story behind a metal replica of a hand-bone fossil from the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage site, presented to Chinese President Xi Jinping by his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa.