China Hits Back at US 'Transshipment Scam' Allegations, Calls for Restraint

Beijing has firmly pushed back against recent statements from Washington that described certain trade practices as a "transshipment scam," dismissing the characterization as baseless and urging the United States to abandon what it termed irresponsible accusations.

In an official response, Chinese authorities rejected the allegations outright, framing them as an attempt to shift blame and misrepresent the nature of normal trade flows. The response emphasized that such claims do not reflect the reality of China's trade relations and called on the US side to engage in constructive dialogue rather than issuing unilateral and misleading statements.

The term "transshipment scam" typically refers to the practice of routing goods through a third country to evade tariffs or circumvent trade restrictions. Washington has increasingly used such language in recent trade disputes, but Beijing maintains that its trade practices are compliant with international norms and regulations.

China's statement urged the United States to stop making accusations without evidence and to return to a path of mutual respect and cooperation. The response also hinted at the broader implications of such rhetoric, suggesting that unfounded allegations could undermine trust and stability in global trade relations.

This exchange marks the latest friction point in the ongoing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies. While both sides have shown willingness to negotiate in the past, the persistence of such disputes continues to cast a shadow over bilateral economic ties.