David Beckham, third left, receives a portrait of himself as a gift during his visit to the former residence of Soong Ching-ling in Beijing, on March 24, 2013, as his five-day China visit came to an end. [Photo/CFP]

David Beckham, center, sets free doves with local students during his visit to the former residence of Soong Ching-ling in Beijing, on March 24, 2013, as his five-day China visit came to an end. [Photo/CFP]