China on Monday expressed disinterest in any form of cold war and firmly opposed anything that might threaten or harm the country’s sovereignty and security

China on Monday expressed disinterest in any form of cold war and firmly opposed anything that might threaten or harm the country’s sovereignty and security

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying made the comments at a daily press briefing in response to US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter’s remarks that China could be erecting "a Great Wall of self-isolation."

Hua said Carter’s speech at the US Naval Academy commencement on ?Friday reflected an "American-style mentality" and "American-style ?hegemony."

"Indeed, some people on the American side have physically entered the 21st century while mentally remaining in the Cold War era," Hua said, adding that these people have "made up stories" and "found rivals and enemies everywhere around the world."

Hua said China is not interested in getting involved in "Hollywood movies scripted and directed by someone from the American armed forces."

The US disputes China’s sovereignty in the region and has conducted several "freedom of navigation" operations in which it deliberately sailed near the islands, attracting the ire of Beijing

According to Hua, the US’ intent is simply to deploy more advanced ?weapons in the Asia-Pacific region

Stressing that China and the US share a wide range of interests and ?challenges, Hua said the principles of non-confrontational action, conflict avoidance, win-win cooperation and mutual respect support the fundamental interests of everyone and promote peace and development

She also called on the US to work alongside China in a relationship characterized by interaction, inclusiveness and cooperation