Mexico-People’s Republic of China Friendship Group Established in Chamber of Deputies

ByMexico Solidarity

This article originally appeared in the October 2, 2025 edition of Hoja de Ruta.

Mexico City. This Tuesday, the Mexico-People’s Republic of China Friendship Group, led by Representative Raymundo Vázquez Conchas (Morena), was established in the Chamber of Deputies. The group aims to strengthen ties of friendship and cooperation between the two nations in the political, economic, cultural, and social spheres.

The Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Deputies, Paulina Rubio Fernández (PAN), celebrated “the bonds of friendship and mutual respect that have united our nations for more than 50 years. It is a strategic relationship that has fostered political dialogue and cooperation in areas such as investment, infrastructure, and cultural exchange, consistently strengthening our position as partners in various areas.”

“This meeting,” he indicated, “represents a special opportunity to highlight the bilateral relationship between our nations, in which a sense of mutual affinity, cooperation, and friendship has always prevailed throughout history.” He expressed his conviction that all international relations must be guided by mutual respect, legality, and the constant pursuit of reciprocal benefits.

He acknowledged that both nations have different political models, but this difference should never impede dialogue; “International cooperation does not require ideological common ground, but rather a great deal of transparency and institutional respect, which you will always find in this Chamber of Deputies.” He expressed his willingness to engage in respectful dialogue, always oriented toward the well-being of both peoples.

Strengthening The Ties That Unite Our Nations

Vázquez Conchas affirmed that assuming the presidency of this group represents a great responsibility and a firm commitment to strengthening the ties that unite our nations, with a view to continuing to build a lasting, respectful, and mutually beneficial relationship for both countries. This group responds to the vision of strengthening political, economic, cultural, and social ties, “but everything will always be based on mutual respect, constructive dialogue, and strategic cooperation.”

China, he said, is one of our main trading partners, and “we are united by a shared history of respect, collaboration, and friendship that has been built over more than five decades of diplomatic relations.” He acknowledged that Mexico-China cooperation can be a decisive factor in addressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, scientific innovation, and public health. He believed that collaboration in these areas is fundamental to the well-being of our societies.

Therefore, he noted that this group’s main mission is to facilitate legislative exchange and dialogue between our peoples, promoting agreements and collaborations that boost economic development and investment, fair trade, technology transfer, education, and culture. “This group will be an active and productive space in which representatives can exchange experiences with our Chinese counterparts, share legislative best practices, and contribute, through the legislative branch, to a stronger, more respectful, and fruitful bilateral relationship.”

Will To Strengthen Political Dialogue

The chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, Representative Pedro Vázquez González (PT – Workers Party), stated that this is a space that symbolizes the nations’ desire to strengthen political dialogue, mutual cooperation, and understanding between the two countries. “The Mexican people recognize with respect and admiration the development that China has achieved in recent decades, and we are convinced that the relationship between Mexico and China has enormous potential yet to be developed.”

He emphasized that bilateral trade exceeds $120 billion annually, with sustained growth in key sectors such as technology, energy, manufacturing, and agribusiness. “Beyond the numbers, the relationship is strategic, built on political trust and the conviction that cooperation is the best way to address global challenges.”

Deputies Speeches

Representative Sandra Patricia Palacios Medina, from Morena, emphasized that this group reflects the commitment of both nations to maintain and enrich the cultural, social, and commercial relationship that has been forged in an environment of respect, dialogue, and mutual benefit. She hoped this event would serve as a starting point for strengthening relations between our nations and fostering ties of cooperation and ongoing exchanges.

Representative Víctor Adrián Martínez Terrazas (PAN) stated that this is the opportunity to strengthen close and constructive dialogue with a nation that is a key player in the economy and international politics; it is an important strategic partner, but there is an awareness of the challenges and the need to advance a more balanced exchange.

In turn, Representative Ruth Maricela Silva Andraca (PVEM) pointed out that in an increasingly interconnected world, international cooperation is a necessity, and Mexico has found in China not only a highly relevant trading partner, but also a strategic ally for sustainable development and technological innovation. Both countries share a common vision: to promote a more just, inclusive, and balanced world order.

Lilia Aguilar Gil, a representative from the Workers’ Party (PT), noted that China is one of Mexico’s most important trading partners and the second largest consumer economy in the world, so the Friendship Group is expected to represent an effort to build a political, cultural, and economic bridge between the two nations. “China is an important player in multipolarity.”

For Representative Marcela Guerra Castillo (PRI), it is necessary for China to make an effort to compensate for the difference in its trade balance with the Asian nation; we need a more balanced economic relationship with China for the good of the nation and its people. “We don’t want to be clients; we want to be partners and have a more equitable relationship.”

Representative Sergio Gil Rullán (MC) called for a common ground, plurality, and understanding so that nations become not only partners but a community as a whole. He expressed his hope for a trade agreement that allows for more exports, reaching more places, and delivering more products, not only in the economic, cultural, multicultural relations, innovation, study, and entrepreneurial spheres.

For her part, Representative Miriam de los Ángeles Vázquez Ruíz (Morena) stated that the convergence of both nations is not only based on diplomacy, but also on the essential values ​​that underpin our society, such as cooperation for development, peaceful dispute resolution, and sustainable and technological development. She believed this is an ideal space to establish an open and strategic channel of communication.

Favio Castellanos Polanco, a Morena representative, expressed his support for strengthening friendship and relations between the two nations, as well as economic cooperation on key areas such as energy and sustainable transition, cultural and educational exchange, science, innovation and technology, and infrastructure and connectivity.

Reginaldo Sandoval Flores of the Workers Party (PT)

The Vice President of the Friendship Group, Representative Reginaldo Sandoval Flores (PT), said that China is the only country that has managed to lift its entire population out of poverty and has established itself as a model for successfully implementing unconventional policies. He emphasized that there are mechanisms for bilateral dialogue between the two nations, and that China is the second-largest trading partner after the United States.

Meanwhile, Morena representative Ulises Mejía Haro applauded the role China has played in the modernization of agriculture and agroindustry, as it has made significant progress in incorporating artificial intelligence and satellite monitoring systems into food production, which has led to increased productivity, reduced crop losses, and efficient use of natural resources.

Representative Miriam Burgos Hernández (Morena) commented that China has made notable progress in education and women’s labor force participation. She emphasized the importance of sharing best practices and how they have eradicated wage gaps and incorporated women into the workforce.

Isidro Enrique Villegas García, a representative from Morena (Nationalist Party of Venezuela), highlighted the importance of the good relationship between Mexico and China, which has been consolidated over more than five decades. “Our peoples have demonstrated that, despite the geographical distance, we share essential values: mutual respect, the pursuit of development, and a belief in international cooperation.”

Senator Yeidckol Polevnsky Gurwitz (PT), chair of the Senate’s Asia-Pacific Foreign Relations Committee, noted that today highlights the importance for the representatives and senators, as well as for Mexico, of the relationship between Mexico and China, which has many years and much in common in terms of cultural and historical values.

Promoting Exchange & Cooperation

China’s ambassador to Mexico, Chen Daojiang, commented that the two nations are geographically separated, but have enjoyed a long-standing friendship dating back more than 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, where understanding and support for development, diplomatic trust, and mutual policy have prevailed.

Mexican President Lázaro Cárdenas during a 1959 visit to the People’s Republic of China

He added that fruitful achievements have been made to benefit from the agreements, and that, currently, under the leadership of both leaders and within the framework of the comprehensive strategic relationship, high-level development has been maintained.

He mentioned that last year, trade between the two countries exceeded $100 billion, and that imports from China have continued to grow by 10 percent during the first seven months of the year. He also mentioned that, given the current international trade system, a major challenge is the global industrial chain, but that trade remains dynamic, thanks to the efforts of both countries.

He expressed his support for continuing to promote friendly development between the two countries for the benefit of their peoples, and emphasized that the Mexican Chamber of Deputies has positively contributed to exchanges between the two countries and bilateral development. Therefore, exchanges and cooperation between the two countries should continue to be promoted to enhance and deepen the friendly understanding between their peoples.

For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fernando González Saiffe, stated that both nations have maintained strong institutional ties since February 1, 1972, and have a comprehensive strategic partnership, which has led to progress in political, commercial, and cooperative aspects, as well as the strengthening of people-to-people contacts.

He emphasized that President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo remains committed to strengthening relations with the People’s Republic of China and, within this framework, seeks to deepen political dialogue and mutual trust, as well as its strategic nature.

At the meeting, the Ambassador, the President, and the members of the Friendship Group’s board of directors signed the installation certificate. The ambassador also signed the Chamber of Deputies’ distinguished visitors’ book, and the official photograph was taken.

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