China has strongly rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim regarding an Iranian-flagged cargo ship. Beijing said the vessel was not a Chinese “gift” to Iran as alleged. The response comes amid rising regional tensions and disputed maritime actions.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the allegation was baseless and untrue. He stressed that normal international trade should not be disrupted by political claims. He added that trade relations between countries must remain free from interference.
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Beijing reiterated that it has already clarified its position multiple times on the matter. The ministry said China acts as a responsible global power in fulfilling international obligations. It rejected any narrative that distorts facts or links trade to political disputes.
Trump had claimed that US forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship possibly linked to China. However, he did not provide detailed evidence supporting the allegation. US Central Command confirmed the ship remains in American custody following the operation.
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The vessel was intercepted after allegedly ignoring instructions in the Strait of Hormuz. The area remains a strategic flashpoint amid ongoing US-Iran tensions. Recent diplomatic contacts between the two sides have not yet produced a final agreement.