BEIJING, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Friday denounced the U.S. baseless accusations of so-called Chinese "aggression" in the Indo-Pacific, stressing that China pursues a national defense policy that is defensive in nature and the Chinese military is a staunch force for peace.

Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks at a press conference in response to a relevant question.

China, as a peace-loving nation, does not engage in military aggression or territorial expansion, said Zhang. "But we will never give up our legitimate rights and interests, and will take firm action in countering any external threats or challenges."

The spokesperson said that a stable, healthy and sustainable China-U.S. diplomatic and defense relationship serves the common interests of both countries and meet the broader expectations of the international community.

Zhang expressed the hope that the United States will work with China, based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, to strengthen exchanges and cooperations between the two countries and the two militaries, and inject certainty and positive energy into the world. Enditem

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