World · Latin America · 5 hrs ago
China rejects US ambassador’s claims about its role in Mexico
China’s embassy in Mexico rejected claims by US ambassador Ronald Johnson that China benefits from instability in Mexico.
Johnson made the claims at an investor conference in Mexico City, saying China was willing to encourage business that could create dependence and chaos.
China called the claims false and said they were intended to damage relations between China and Mexico.
The embassy said US demand for drugs gives cartels large markets and profits, while illegal weapons and drug money flowing from the United States fuel violence in Mexico.
The dispute comes amid tensions over Chinese businesses in Mexico, where some companies have sought to move manufacturing closer to the US market and avoid tariffs.
The embassy said China supports Mexico’s efforts to protect its security and develop, but no next steps were announced.
China’s embassy in Mexico rejected claims by US ambassador Ronald Johnson about China’s role in Mexico.
The embassy said Johnson’s remarks misrepresented the truth and were intended to sow discord between China and Mexico.
Johnson said China would benefit from Mexico becoming chaotic and insecure along the US southern border.
China said US demand for drugs, along with illegal weapons and drug money flowing into Mexico, fuels criminal violence.
The dispute comes amid tensions over Chinese companies seeking to establish operations in Mexico.
- Who
- China’s embassy in Mexico and US ambassador Ronald Johnson.
- What
- China rejected Johnson’s claims about China’s role in Mexico and accused the United States of contributing to violence there.
- When
- The embassy responded on Friday; Johnson made his remarks the previous Wednesday.
- Where
- Mexico. Johnson spoke at the Milken Institute’s Global Investors Conference in Mexico City.
- Why
- China said Johnson’s remarks distorted the truth and sowed discord between China and Mexico.
China’s embassy in Mexico
Ronald Johnson
China’s intentions
China’s embassy in Mexico
China said claims that it welcomes chaos in Mexico were fabricated and malicious.
Ronald Johnson
Johnson said China would benefit from Mexico becoming chaotic and insecure along the US southern border.
Sources of violence
China’s embassy in Mexico
China said US drug demand, illegal weapons and drug money contribute to violence in Mexico.
Ronald Johnson
Not stated in Johnson’s remarks as reported.
Chinese companies
China’s embassy in Mexico
China called accusations that Chinese companies are untrustworthy absurd.
Ronald Johnson
Johnson said China was willing to incentivize companies at a financial cost to create dependence and chaos.
Johnson said China would benefit from chaos and insecurity in Mexico during the Milken Institute’s Global Investors Conference in Mexico City.
China’s embassy in Mexico issued a statement rejecting Johnson’s remarks.
- US ambassador
- Ronald Johnson
- Conference
- Milken Institute’s Global Investors Conference, Mexico City
- China’s response
- Strong dissatisfaction and categorical rejection
- Trade agreement
- Mexico, the United States and Canada are parties to the USMCA
- Business trend
- Chinese companies have sought to establish operations in Mexico as part of nearshoring strategies
What people are saying
China always supports Mexico’s efforts to defend its sovereignty and security and pursue development and stability.
Illegal weapons and drug money flowing from the United States to Mexico fuel criminal violence, seriously endanger the lives of Mexicans and harm social peace.
China would benefit from Mexico being a chaotic and insecure place on the southern border of the US.