People’s Republic of China Embassy Warns Mexico About Shen Yun Performances

ByMexico Solidarity

This article originally appeared in the March 12, 2026 edition of Los Reporteros.

The embassy stated that the show is propaganda linked to the sectarian organization Falun Gong and asked the Mexican public not to attend the show.

The cult publishes The Epoch Times, a newspaper known for actively supporting far right politicians and conspiracy theories.

The Chinese Embassy in Mexico issued a statement condemning the nature of the performances by Shen Yun Performing Arts, scheduled to take place at the National Auditorium in Mexico City during April and May of this year. The diplomatic mission asserted that the show is linked to the Falun Gong sect and urged the public not to attend, calling it anti-Chinese propaganda.

In a statement released on social media, the embassy noted that Falun Gong was banned by the Chinese government in 1999 and labeled it a cult-like organization. It asserted that the Shen Yun performance is not merely a cultural presentation, but rather part of a strategy to spread political messages and expand the movement’s influence.

The document also states that in recent years various international media outlets have reported criticisms and complaints related to the internal workings of the artistic company, including accusations of labor exploitation, mistreatment of minors and control over its members , situations that some former members have brought against the organization.

Ahead of the upcoming performances in Mexico, the embassy called on the public to distinguish between traditional Chinese culture and what it considers expressions linked to Falun Gong. It also stated that it will continue working with various sectors in Mexico to strengthen bilateral relations and, as it indicated, prevent the spread of what it describes as sectarian organizations.