Officials at Hangzhou Zhongce say FTS only made the claims because it is being sued by the importer. FTS is also facing a lawsuit in connection with the fatalities.

• 杭州中策橡胶公司有关负责人说，“外国轮胎销售公司”之所以这样说是因为这家公司正在起诉杭州中策公司。“外国轮胎销售公司”自身也因为这些交通死亡事故而面临官司。