New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Beijing insists US must respect global rights, calling Trump's Greenland claims a "selfish" threat to Arctic stability.

BEIJING -China has issued a firm warning to the United States regarding its ambitions in the Arctic, emphasizing the need for all nations to respect each other's rights and freedoms in the region. The statement comes after US President Donald Trump made provocative remarks suggesting the US might claim Greenland, citing its strategic importance in global security.

"The rights and freedoms of all countries to conduct legitimate activities in the Arctic must be fully respected. The US should not use other countries as a pretext for seeking selfish gains," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ni...