The accusation against China in a strategic defense guidance recently released by the U.S. Department of Defense is groundless and untrustworthy, he said.

"China's national defense modernization serves the objective requirements of its national security and development, and it is a positive factor in maintaining regional peace and stability," he said, adding that the modernization will pose no threat to any country.

On the same day a press spokesman for the Chinese Defense Ministry urged the U.S. side to take objective and reasonable attitude toward China and its army in conformity with the trend of the times and be deliberate in its words and deeds.