Nice Move from China!
But seriously, i can imagine why he said it. Imagine yourself ye are the Chinese President (or however its Called there) and america Says in your face:
"Could you please stop Arming your Nation and stop your Nuclear Weapons Programm to avoid you one day might actually be able to defend against us or defy our will!

"
I'm sure some of you would response:
"STFU America!" :p

I would.