Chinese diplomat points out Chinese lace on White House Press Secretary's dress, alleges 'hypocrisy'
PTC News Desk: Amid the ongoing trade war between the United States and China, Chinese diplomat has now claimed that the White House Press Secretary is wearing a dress made with Chinese lace.
The diplomat accused the Trump government of adopting a rhetoric approach and using the tariffs against China for business purpose while the reality remains starkly different.
Accusing China is business.
Buying China is life.
The beautiful lace on the dress was recognized by an employee of a Chinese company as its product. pic.twitter.com/SfPyM4M02Z — Zhang Zhisheng 张志昇 (@salahzhang) April 14, 2025
Zhang Zhisheng, who identifies himself as the current Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Denpasar, Indonesia, and former CG in Zanzibar, Tanzania on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), criticised Leavitt for wearing a dress reportedly made with Chinese lace.
Post sparks debate, leaves internet divided
Many came to her defence, arguing that the Chinese website's dress might be a knockoff. "Chinese people are notorious for bootleg clothes. It's more likely that they copied a luxury brand's jacket," suggested a user.
Some users also accused the press secretary of hypocrisy for wearing chinese-made products. "Leavitt slams Made in China while rocking a Chinese-made dress, hypocrisy much? Tariffs hit hard, but her wardrobe says she's all for it. Classic politician move: blame China, but keep the cheap goods."
Meanwhile some users also pointed out that Trump's 'Let's make America Great Again' (MAGA) merchandise has been manufactured in China.
- With inputs from agencies
