On February 14, 1972, the people's Republic of China officially established diplomatic relations with the United States of Mexico. *** Political mutual trust between the two countries has been deepened day by day, and friendly exchanges and cooperation in various fields have been strengthened. In the face of the epidemic situation in the 21st century, China and Mexico have worked together to help each other and set an example of international solidarity in fighting the epidemic. The tree of China Mexico friendship has been flourishing and fruitful, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples. President Lopez said that the comprehensive strategic partnership between Mexico and China keeps pace with the times, is increasingly consolidated and continues to benefit the two peoples. The two sides should work together to meet challenges at the regional and multilateral levels. I firmly believe that Mexico China relations will be stable and far-reaching and radiate new vitality. Reception site In order to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and continue the friendly friendship between the two countries, the Mexican Consulate General in Guangzhou recently held a celebration reception. Carlos hilarte, Mexican Consul General in Guangzhou, Cangfeng, deputy director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Guangdong Province, Lei Weiju, deputy director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Guangzhou, and representatives of the Consulates General of many countries in Guangzhou attended the event, The journal was invited to attend as a media representative. Carlos hilarte (Center), Consul General of Mexico in Guangzhou, Cang Feng (right), deputy director of Guangdong Foreign Affairs Office, and Lei Weiju (left), deputy director of Guangzhou Foreign Affairs Office, made a toast Carlos hilarte, Consul General of Mexico in Guangzhou, said that China has become Mexico's second largest trading partner. Mexico will continue to pay special attention to the development of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Bay area and the possibilities it brings to exchanges in various fields. Carlos hilarte said that despite the outbreak, exchanges between the two countries continued to increase. Today, China and Mexico have more opportunities than ever before to complement each other in trade, investment, tourism, education, science and technology. "Once the epidemic conditions permit, we should strive to resume exchanges and mutual visits in various fields, especially those related to education, scientific development and tourism. Most importantly, we should assist the exchanges and contacts between the two peoples." Carlos hilarte looks forward to it. Address by Carlos hilarte, Consul General of Mexico in Guangzhou "Over the past 50 years, China Mexico relations have developed steadily, the people's friendship has deepened, and the level of mutually beneficial cooperation has improved. Especially in recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the two sides have maintained close high-level exchanges, deepened the comprehensive strategic partnership, and constantly stepped up cooperation in various fields to a new level," deputy director Cang Feng said in his speech, In 2021, the total import and export volume of Guangdong and Mexico reached US $19.99 billion, a year-on-year increase of 42.8%, and the momentum of economic and trade cooperation was strong. Since novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak, the traditional friendship between the two countries has been sublimated in the anti epidemic situation, and has injected new strong impetus to bilateral relations, especially in the New Champions League outbreak since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia outbreak. During the epidemic, Guangdong joined hands with the sister city of Mexico to fight the epidemic, donated medical materials to the government of Mexico and provided support within its capacity. In 2020, Guangdong also held video exchange meetings with Mexico and other three Latin American friendly provinces and states to share anti epidemic experience. Speech by Cang Feng, deputy director of Guangdong Foreign Affairs Office In addition, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, "celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Mexico! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the friendship between Guangdong Province and Mexico!" The slogans and the main colors of the national flags of China and Mexico light up the Guangzhou City landmark "xiaomanyao", which describes the friendship between China and Mexico and the "sister" provinces and states. The Guangzhou tower lights up and scrolls the words "Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Mexico" and "Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the good marriage between Guangdong Province and Mexico State" It is reported that this lighting activity is an important part of the activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Mexico. In addition to Guangdong Province, Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Anhui, Gansu, Zhejiang Hangzhou, Sichuan Chengdu, Hubei Wuhan, Shandong Qingdao, Fujian Xiamen, Jiangxi Nanchang, Hebei Shijiazhuang, Jiangsu Wuxi, Chongqing Fengdu County 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. Group photos of guests attending the reception Carlos hilarte (left), Consul General of Mexico in Guangzhou, took a group photo with Chen Xinyan, reporter of outlook new era magazine (Xinhua News Agency)