China says it regrets a decision made by the DPRK to restart a closed nuclear reactor, and calls on all sides to return to dialogue.

Hong Lei, Spokesman of Chinese Foreign Ministry, said, "China regrets the DPRK's decision. China has constantly advocated denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula and maintaining peace and stability in the peninsula and northeast Asia. The situation on the peninsula is complicated and sensitive. We are calling for all parties concerned to remain calm and restrained, return to dialogue and consultation as soon as possible and jointly seek ways to appropriately resolve the issue."

Meanwhile, Chinese vice foreign minister Zhang Yesui has met with ambassadors of relevant countries to China, and expressed China's serious concern over the current situation in Korean Peninisula.