According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian, on July 23, Beijing expressed deep concern over the escalating situation in the Middle East and called on all parties involved to resume dialogue. Lin made the remarks during a regular press briefing in response to questions about the U.S. military buildup in the region and the potential for renewed conflict. 据中国外交部发言人林剑介绍,7月23日,北京对中东局势升级深表关切,并呼吁有关各方恢复对话。林剑是在例行记者会上回答关于美国在该地区军事集结以及可能重新爆发冲突的提问时作出上述表态的。