WNAM REPORT: China’s foreign minister said Monday that relations between China and Mexico should remain free from third-party influence while urging closer political and economic cooperation with the Latin American country.
Wang Yi made the remarks during talks in Beijing with Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente Velasco, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
“China-Mexico relations do not target any third party, nor should they be affected by any third party,” Wang said.
Velasco is on his first official visit to China since becoming foreign minister in April, according to the ministry.
Wang said Beijing supports Mexico in maintaining independence, sovereignty and security and opposes external interference.
He called for stronger high-level exchanges, greater political trust and deeper cooperation across various sectors.
Velasco reaffirmed Mexico’s adherence to the one-China principle and UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, while pledging to expand practical cooperation with Beijing.
China and Mexico established diplomatic relations on Feb. 14, 1972 and upgraded their relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2013.
China is Mexico’s second-largest trading partner globally, while Mexico serves as China’s second-largest trading partner in Latin America, trailing only Brazil.
Bilateral trade reached $109.38 billion in 2025, including $89.16 billion in Chinese exports to Mexico, according to Chinese customs figures cited by the Foreign Ministry.
