Cannot wait any longer — Mexico proactively reaches out to China

Recently, the Deputy Consul General of the Mexican Consulate in Guangzhou stated in an interview that Sino-Mexican economic and trade relations are currently experiencing an unprecedented period of vitality. Mexico is committed to bringing more high-quality Mexican products into China, while also looking forward to expanding exports of more Chinese goods to Mexico, achieving mutual benefits and win-win outcomes.

What else did Mexico say?

First, Sino-Mexican economic and trade relations are extremely active, with bilateral trade reaching $109.426 billion in 2024.

Second, China’s status as Mexico’s second-largest trading partner is becoming increasingly solidified.

Third, there is extensive cooperation between both sides in areas such as LCD panels, televisions, lighting fixtures, integrated circuits, and semiconductors, with boundless prospects for future collaboration.

Fourth, Mexico aims to further promote its high-quality products into the Chinese market, while also hoping to see more Chinese products enter Mexico.

What significance and impact does this have?

First, Mexico will introduce more favorable policies in the coming period to encourage domestic enterprises to invest in China, while also attracting more Chinese companies to invest locally, achieving mutual benefits and win-win results.

Second, Sino-Mexican relations will continue to improve, enabling Chinese enterprises to leverage Mexico as a gateway to access broader overseas markets.

Third, it will weaken U.S. influence over Mexico and undermine the foundation of the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement).

Fourth, it diminishes Trump’s leverage during his May visit to China, as more and more U.S. allies are shifting toward cooperation with China.

Fifth, it sets a precedent: in the future, more countries and regions will proactively choose to embrace China and seek greater collaboration.

Why is Mexico speaking up now?

First, the recent Middle East incident has shown Mexico China’s growing global influence, as well as the unreliability and true capabilities of the United States. Mexico realizes that to achieve greater development, it must rely on China, whose supply chains and vast market are crucial.

Second, in April, numerous countries—including the UAE, Vietnam, and Russia—conducted intensive visits to China. With Trump set to visit China in May, Mexico needs to accelerate its efforts to show goodwill toward China and seek deeper cooperation.

Third, Canada has openly declared its intention to reduce dependence on the U.S. market and pursue closer ties with China, citing uncertainties surrounding the USMCA. Mexico’s move is partly a response to Canada’s stance.

Fourth, China’s regional "15th Five-Year Plan" initiatives are accelerating implementation, creating ample new opportunities for cooperation. Mexico must seize these chances to deepen ties with China.

In reality, Mexico’s proactive outreach is largely due to the smooth and fruitful trade exchanges between the two nations — Mexico has already reaped tangible benefits.

In 2025, bilateral trade reached $109.38 billion, and in the first two months of 2026, trade amounted to $17.064 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.3%. The potential for cooperation remains vast. Especially amid increasing policy shifts from the United States, many countries are actively seeking greater stability.

Globally, only China can offer a stable investment and business environment, while being a true advocate for peace.

For China, cooperating with Mexico not only expands external partnerships and helps extend the Belt and Road Initiative further, but also enables China’s influence to spread to more regions.

In summary: As Sino-Mexican cooperation grows increasingly close, Mexico has chosen to take the initiative to reach out to China, seeking further goodwill and deeper collaboration.

After all, whether developing new energy or artificial intelligence industries, China possesses core technologies. Mexico must seize every opportunity to build stronger ties with China, following Canada’s lead in gradually reducing reliance on the United States.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1862953336716288/

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