On March 10, 2022, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Yoon Suk-yeol on his election as President of the Republic of Korea (ROK).
Xi Jinping pointed out, China and the ROK are close neighbors and important cooperative partners. Since the establishment of China-ROK diplomatic ties, bilateral relations have been growing rapidly, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples, and making positive contributions to promoting regional and world peace, stability, development and prosperity. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the ROK, which is of great significance to bilateral relations. China is ready to work with the ROK to uphold the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic ties, deepen friendly cooperation and push for the steady and long-term development of China-ROK strategic cooperative partnership for the benefit of the two countries and peoples.