Afghanistan, Jan. 12 -- China on Monday criticised the United States over renewed comments on Greenland, saying Washington should not use other countries to pursue its strategic interests.

China on Monday warned the United States against using other countries as a pretext to advance its own strategic interests, amid renewed remarks by President Donald Trump about Greenland.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Washington was "making excuses" over Greenland, responding to Trump's claim that China or Russia could take control of the Arctic island if the United States did not act.

Trump has repeatedly raised the idea of purchasing or taking control of Greenland since returning to power, framing the issue as a matter of U.S. n...