On the evening of February 14, Beijing time, in order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Mexico, Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Anhui, Guangdong, Gansu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, Chengdu, Sichuan, Wuhan, Hubei, Qingdao, Shandong, Xiamen, Fujian, Nanchang, Jiangxi, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, Wuxi, Jiangsu, Fengdu County, Chongqing and Mexico City, Cancun Guadalajara and other 15 pairs of sister cities (provinces and states) lit the Mexican national flag and Chinese red in their landmark buildings, jointly displaying the friendship between the Chinese and Mexican people over the past half century and sending good wishes to the Beijing Winter Olympics. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Mexico in 1972, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, bilateral relations have developed comprehensively and rapidly, political mutual trust has been significantly strengthened, and cooperation in various fields has yielded fruitful results and strong momentum. In the face of changes in the past century and the epidemic situation in the 21st century, China and Mexico are in the same boat and help each other. The friendship between the two countries has been sublimated. Exchanges and cooperation between sister cities (provinces and prefectures) are an important embodiment and driving force of China Mexico relations. At present, China and Mexico have established 35 pairs of sister cities (provinces and prefectures) relations, which has played an important role in enhancing mutual understanding and affinity between the two peoples, promoting bilateral relations and friendly exchanges and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields. The event was jointly sponsored and organized by the Chinese people's Association for friendship with foreign countries and the Mexican Embassy in China, with the active participation of cities (provinces and states) of both sides. It will further enhance the friendship between the Chinese and Mexican people, deepen exchanges and cooperation between sister cities (provinces and states) of the two countries, and take sister cities (provinces and states) as an important starting point to continuously enhance mutual trust between the two countries, Promote the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries to be more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and better benefit the two peoples. (Xinhua News Agency)