There are many choices for gifts to foreign friends. I think it would be better if you can choose gifts with strong Chinese characteristics. At the same time, you can also choose personalized gifts. Such gifts are more creative and I believe they will like them.
Real dolls, also known as cartoon pottery dolls, are real-life cartoon sculptures handmade based on real photos. They have the characteristics of Q-version lifelikeness, creative and funny, no deterioration and no fading. The most precious thing is that they can be preserved forever and are worth collecting. They are very commemorative.
Choose gifts that can represent China, such as porcelain, cloisonn? or handicrafts such as embroidery or Su embroidery, which are very famous in China. You can pay attention to what the other party is most interested in in life in China based on your understanding of the other party, and you can choose gifts in a targeted manner. You can also choose very representative local handicrafts or ethnic handicrafts. I believe the other party will be interested.
You can directly ask the other party what kind of gift they like. This method is impolite in China, but in Western countries such etiquette is allowed. In this way, it is relatively simple. You can ask the other party what kind of gift they like according to their preferences and choose as many gifts as you think are suitable. The other party will definitely be happy to accept such a gift.