China is pushing back against the US labeling it a security threat. Beijing called on the US to abandon its outdated Cold War mentality and look at China objectively and rationally.

HUA CHUNYING CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON "As the country's military power is unparalleled in the world, the United States is far ahead of the rest in terms of military budget, which even tops the sum of countries ranked between 2nd and 7th. But against such a backdrop, the US still alleges it faces threats from other countries. Actually, it reminds me that the other day, a senior State Department official travelled across Asia to peddle the advanced F-35 fighter jet. I can't help asking what is the true intention of the US in continuously churning out various 'China threats'. China has a rather transparent strategic intention. The primary purpose of China's development is to ensure our people's well-being, realize national rejuvenation and safeguard world peace and development."