China expressed its willingness to deepen cooperation with Mexico and strengthen political trust between the two countries ahead of the visit to Beijing by Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco Álvarez. ^[1] Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Beijing expects the visit to allow both parties to exchange opinions on bilateral relations and international and regional issues of common interest. ^[2] The government of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum maintains that the tariffs are not directed against any specific country but are framed within a strategy to replace imports, increase national content in production chains, and protect approximately 350,000 jobs. ^[3] The Chinese Embassy in Mexico stated that the visit of Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco Álvarez to China would bring greater benefits to the peoples of China and Mexico. ^[4]