In response to Vice President Dick Cheney's criticism of Beijing (he said China's destruction of an inactive weather satellite last month, as well as its "continued fast-paced military build-up are less constructive, and are not consistent with China's stated goal of a peaceful rise"), a spokesman for the foreign ministry in Beijing accused the US of acting like a nosy neighbour. Qin Gang said China's policies were aimed only at defence, rejecting claims of opaque spending policies. "What's your response if your neighbour keeps peeking into your house through a crack in the door and yelling 'Open the door, let's see what's inside'?" Mr Qin said.
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