53 Years of Diplomatic Relations: A Solid Moment for China-Mexico Ties
During the celebration of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Ambassador Chen Daojiang highlighted that China and Mexico are experiencing one of their strongest moments in their alliance, despite global instability.
Bilateral Links: Strategic, Complementary, and Mutually Beneficial
Ambassador Chen emphasized that the bilateral relations have been strategic, complementary, and mutually beneficial. He praised both nations’ commitment to defending common interests of the Global South.
- Cooperation in trade, education, and technology is flourishing.
- Exchanges in tourism and culture are increasingly frequent.
- Collaboration in multilateral organizations such as the UN, G20, and APEC.
Leadership and Collaboration
The ambassador mentioned the leadership of Presidents Xi Jinping and Claudia Sheinbaum, who met on the sidelines of the G20 summit in November 2024 to agree on a common agenda. He also highlighted Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente’s visit to Beijing in May, where he participated in the fourth China-CELAC Ministerial Meeting, strengthening cooperation with Mexico and Latin America.
Mexico’s Recognition
China’s Transformations and Achievements
Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Julio Berdegué Sacristán, acknowledged China’s significant transformations: becoming a major “agro-food power” and advancing in the eradication of extreme poverty, especially in rural areas.
China as a Key International Actor
Undersecretary María Teresa Mercado recognized China as a crucial international actor and a reference in science and innovation. She highlighted China’s profound transformations and the many achievements over nearly 80 years.
Strengthening the Strategic Integral Alliance
María Teresa Mercado, also the ambassador, stated that the strategic integral alliance between Mexico and China has solidified as an appropriate framework for political dialogue, collaboration on common interests, and cultural approach.
Looking Ahead
Ambassador Chen reiterated Beijing’s willingness to deepen political trust, expand cooperation across various sectors, and project a “united voice of the Global South” alongside Mexico.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What is the significance of the China-Mexico alliance? A: The strategic, complementary, and mutually beneficial bilateral relations between China and Mexico have strengthened over 53 years of diplomatic ties, focusing on trade, education, technology, tourism, and cultural exchanges as well as collaboration in multilateral organizations.
- Q: Who are the key leaders driving this alliance? A: Presidents Xi Jinping and Claudia Sheinbaum, along with Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente, have played crucial roles in advancing the China-Mexico partnership.
- Q: How has Mexico recognized China’s progress? A: Mexican officials have acknowledged China’s achievements in becoming a major agro-food power and its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. They have also recognized China as a key international actor in science, innovation, and transformations over nearly 80 years.
- Q: What does the future hold for this alliance? A: Ambassador Chen expressed Beijing’s readiness to deepen political trust, expand cooperation in various sectors, and project a united voice of the Global South alongside Mexico.
