beijing unite state create sensational hype china military modernization defense ministry say reaction white house report brand china competitor seek challenge u.s. power u.s. president donald trump administration monday lay national security strategy base trump america first vision single china russia revisionist power seek challenge u.s. power erode security prosperity china foreign ministry say tuesday cooperation china unite state correct choice spokesman defense ministry ren guoqiang say statement post ministry website late wednesday u.s. strategy without regard facts create sensational hype modernization china defenses ren also say strategy call question intentions china military development plan run counter peace worldwide development china relations unite state china contribution world peace plain see say attempt country document distort facts cast aspersions vain ren say china arm force world large midst ambitious modernization program include investment technology new equipment stealth fighters aircraft carriers well cut troop number tough u.s. national security strategy come trump seek build strong relations chinese president xi jinping trump call upon xi ensure china help unite state rein north korea nuclear missile program u.s. administration cite china grow military might efforts build military base manmade islands contest south china sea evidence chinese attempt alter status quo china say expansion islets south china sea peaceful purpose irrefutable sovereignty country right question action u.s. create 'sensational hype china 's military modernization ministry