Overview

• Chinese diplomat Zhang Zhisheng criticized White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for wearing a dress with lace reportedly made in China, calling it emblematic of U.S. trade policy contradictions.
• Zhang's statement, 'Accusing China is business. Buying China is life,' pointed to the disparity between the Trump administration's anti-China rhetoric and its continued use of Chinese products.
• Social media reactions were divided, with some users accusing Leavitt of hypocrisy while others argued that Chinese-made goods are too ubiquitous to avoid.
• Netizens also highlighted that Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' merchandise has been manufactured in China since 2016, underscoring broader inconsistencies in U.S. trade practices.
• The incident has reignited discussions about the complexities of U.S.-China trade relations and the challenges of aligning political messaging with everyday realities in a globalized economy.