[assistant Foreign Minister Nongrong made an appointment with South Korean Ambassador to China] on June 10, 2023, Assistant Foreign Minister Nongrong made an appointment with South Korean Ambassador to China Jung Jae-ho to make representations about the ROK's improper reaction to the meeting and exchange between the Chinese Ambassador to South Korea and Lee Jae-Ming, the leader of the South Korean opposition party, expressing serious concern and dissatisfaction. Nong expounded China's views and position on the current Sino-ROK relations, pointing out that it is his duty for Ambassador Xing Haiming to have extensive contacts and exchanges with people from all walks of life in South Korea, with the aim of enhancing understanding, promoting cooperation, and safeguarding and promoting the development of Sino-ROK relations. It is hoped that the ROK side will profoundly reflect on the current problems in Sino-ROK relations and take them seriously, earnestly abide by the spirit of the joint communique on the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the ROK, act toward each other with China, and jointly make positive efforts to promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations.