BEIJING, June 16 (Reuters) - China said on Wednesday it rejects and deplores a joint statement made by the United States and the European Union that criticised China. The Chinese government firmly opposed any country imposing their own demands on other countries, Zhao Lijian, a spokesman from China"s foreign ministry, said at a regular news briefing. The United States and the European Union pledged to cooperate on a host of global issues including addressing China. read more