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.