Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- China has distanced itself from the Greenland issue, rejecting any plan to compete for influence. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun said Beijing engages with all nations on respect and equality. He emphasized China aims to remain a stabilizing and constructive global force.

The comments came as US President Donald Trump's bid to acquire Greenland unsettled NATO allies. European leaders worry it could shift transatlantic security and prompt trade tensions with the US. Chinese media urged Europe to reconsider reliance on America for defense and security.

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