Beijing, April 24 -- China on Friday dismissed allegations by US President Donald Trump that an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel intercepted by US forces was 'a gift from China', calling the accusation not based on facts.

According to Al Jazeera, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said the accusation lacked evidence. He also told reporters that trade relations between countries should not be disrupted amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Earlier, on Wednesday as well, China dismissed US President Donald Trump's claim that a vessel intercepted by US forces in the Strait of Hormuz may have been carrying a "gift from China" to Tehran, reiterating that it has always complied with its international obligations.

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