China warns against ‘third party’ interference after reports of US pressure on Mexico
Relations between China and Mexico should not be influenced by outside powers, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday, following reports the United States was pressuring its neighbour over its ties to Beijing. “China-Mexico relations are not directed at any third party, nor should they be influenced by any third party,” Wang told his Mexican counterpart Roberto Velasco Alvarez. He added that…
Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China warned against "third party" interference in relations between China and Mexico following reports of US pressure on its neighbor. Wang emphasized that China-Mexico relations are independent and should not be influenced by external powers, vowing China's support for Mexico's sovereignty and security.
Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco Alvarez echoed this sentiment, expressing Mexico's willingness to deepen bilateral exchanges and cooperation. The two sides also discussed international and regional issues of mutual concern, highlighting their shared positions on various matters. Meanwhile, Mexico is in talks with the US to finalize bilateral agreements before entering three-way talks with Canada, amid reports of US pressure on Mexico to limit its trade deals with third countries, potentially including China.
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