Zhai said the situation in the Mideast has undergone drastic changes these days, drawing a lot of attention from the international community including China.

翟隽副外长说，当前中东地区局势发生了重大变化，包括中方在内的国际社会对此高度关注。

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Insiders say a Secretary of State Kerry would want to play a big role in shaping Mideast policy and try to help solve some intractable issues, including delving heavily into the peace process.

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