BEIJING, Dec. 26 -- China criticised the US for what it said was trying to hurt Beijing's ties with India, calling its approach "irresponsible." A recent report by the Pentagon "distorts China's defense policy, sows discord between China and other countries, and aims to find a pretext for the US to perpetuate its own military hegemony," Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said in Beijing on Thursday. Lin made the remarks when asked about the report, which said China may use an easing of tensions with India to block improved ties between Washington and New Delhi. China wanted to develop relations with India "along the track of sound and steady development," Lin said.P5...