On October 26, 2022, Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Jianghao attended the National Day and Armed Forces Day Reception hosted by the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to China Chung Jae-ho.
Wu Jianghao said that the ROK is China's close neighbor and important cooperation partner. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the ROK. The past 30 years have seen comprehensive and rapid development and continued upgrading of bilateral relations. In this process, the two sides have deepened converging interests, contributed to each other's success, and achieved common development, which has not only brought tangible benefits to the two countries and peoples, but also made positive contributions to peace and development in the region and the world at large.
Wu Jianghao briefed him on the epoch-making significance and important outcomes of the 20th CPC National Congress. He emphasized that China's development and Chinese modernization will bring more new opportunities to the ROK and other neighboring countries, and will undoubtedly inject more new impetus into the development of China-ROK relations. China stands ready to further strengthen cooperation with the ROK and other countries in the world for mutual benefit and win-win results, so as to promote common development and jointly create a better future for mankind.
Chung Jae-ho extended congratulations on the successful conclusion of the 20th CPC National Congress. He said that over the past 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, the ROK-China relationship has achieved leapfrog development in economy, cultural and people-to-people exchanges, and other fields, bringing huge benefits to the people of the two countries. Looking ahead, the ROK stands ready to work with China to further enrich the substance of bilateral relationship, and promote its high-quality development.