China said on Thursday that it rejects practices that make baseless allegations and use China as a pretext for selfish gains involving the Greenland issue.

This March 13, 2018 photo shows the front gate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China in Beijing, China. (Photo: Xinhua)

Guo Jiakun, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, made the remarks in Beijing during a routine press briefing when asked about NATO spokesperson's statement related to Greenland.

A NATO spokesperson reportedly said that negotiations between Denmark, Greenland and the United States would go forward aimed at ensuring that Russia and China never gain a foothold in Greenland economically or militarily.

"The so-called 'China threat' is groundless," said Guo.

Guo also noted that China always advocates managing nation-to-nation relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter.