China is deeply concerned and worried about the escalation of the
Israel-Palestine conflict, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Kong
Quan in Beijing Saturday.
Kong made the remark when asked to comment on the deteriorating
Israel-Palestine situation and the regional tension.
China called on both sides to be restrained, avoid actions that
might lead to further deterioration, cooperate with the
international community in the current peace efforts and resume
peace talks as soon as possible, he said.
(Xinhua News Agency November 17, 2002)