Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In response to a question from a foreign media reporter, who asked about the latest updates of potential trade talks between China and Mexico, after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum claimed last week that this week, Mexico would negotiate with China on plans to impose tariffs of up to 50 percent on Chinese goods, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that China has always advocated inclusive and mutually beneficial economic globalization, opposing all forms of unilateralism, protectionism, and discriminatory or exclusionary measures.

"We firmly oppose any restrictions imposed on China under coercion or pretexts that infringe on our legitimate rights and interests. China will resolutely safeguard its own interests based on the actual situation," Lin stressed.

Lin also stated that both China and Mexico are important Global South countries, and mutual benefit and win-win cooperation are the essential features of China-Mexico economic and trade cooperation. China attaches great importance to the development of China-Mexico relations and hopes that the Mexican side will meet China halfway to jointly maintain a sound international economic and trade environment.

Global Times