Overview

• China’s Ambassador Chen Daojiang and Defense Attaché Cui Yongmao marked the PLA’s 98th anniversary in Mexico City by calling for deeper strategic trust and cooperation.
• The Chinese military outlined its UN peacekeeping contributions, citing 25 missions since 1990, over 50,000 personnel deployments, hospital ships treating 370,000 patients, and 17 years of anti-piracy patrols.
• Mexico secured a 90-day tariff truce with the U.S., which President Claudia Sheinbaum hailed as a diplomatic victory to protect the economy from further tariff escalation.
• Mexico’s economy grew by 0.7% in 2025, one of the highest rates among major economies, as authorities push Plan México to diversify trade and strengthen domestic markets.
• China’s ambassador reiterated a proposal to integrate Mexico into the Belt & Road Initiative to support infrastructure development and deepen economic ties.