BEIJING, May 29 -- "The US should stop conjuring up a powerful enemy for itself whether intentionally or unintentionally. Such imagination is not rational and extremely dangerous," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a regular press conference on Thursday when being asked to comment on recent statements by the US military officials.

It's reported that US Defense Secretary recently said that the US side would build up its military to meet China's "threat" at every turn, and counter China in the "Indo-Pacific". In addition, Commander of the US Army Pacific said that the US army is building agile new units in response to potential conflicts with China.

In response to that, Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang said that conflict and confrontation should not be the choice of either side. Mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation are the right ways for China and the US to deal with each other.

"The US side should stop conjuring up a powerful enemy for itself whether intentionally or unintentionally. Such imagination is not rational and extremely dangerous," said the spokesperson, adding that the Chinese military will make all-out efforts to enhance its combat readiness and firmly safeguard China's national sovereignty, security and development interests.