Fighter jets lawfully warded off intruders

China denied US allegations that two Chinese fighter jets unsafely intercepted a US military plane last week, saying that its aircraft were acting in accordance with the law.

"Related remarks from the US side are inconsistent with fact," Wu Qian, a spokesman for the Defense Ministry, said on Sunday. "The Chinese aircraft investigated the US plane in accordance with the law, and related maneuvers were professional and safe."

"Recently, the US military has frequently dispatched planes and ships into China's waters and airspace, threatening our sovereignty and security, as well as putting the lives of front-line staff in danger," he added.