Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that diplomatic and economic relations between China and Mexico should operate independently of external influences while advocating for expanded political and commercial cooperation between the two nations.
Wang made the remarks during high-level talks in Beijing with Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente Velasco. The meeting marked Velasco's first official visit to China since assuming the role of foreign minister in April.
Focus on Independence and Bilateral Cooperation
During the discussions, Wang emphasized that the partnership between Beijing and Mexico City is non-targeted and resilient against external pressure, affirming China's support for Mexico's national sovereignty, security, and independence from outside interference. He called for enhanced high-level diplomatic exchanges, deeper mutual political trust, and broader economic collaboration across strategic industries.
Velasco reaffirmed Mexico's continued commitment to the one-China principle and UN General Assembly Resolution 2758. He indicated Mexico's intent to strengthen practical economic and trade cooperation with Beijing moving forward.
Economic Ties and Trade Context
Diplomatic relations between the two nations date back to February 1972 and were formalised into a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2013. China currently stands as Mexico's second-largest trading partner globally, while Mexico is China's second-largest trading partner in Latin America after Brazil.
Official Chinese customs statistics indicate that bilateral trade volume reached 109.38 billion dollars in 2025. Chinese exports to Mexico accounted for 89.16 billion dollars of the total trade figure, reflecting substantial industrial and commercial integration between the two economies.
