Spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce answers questions from reporters on the initiation of a trade and investment barrier investigation regarding Mexico's restrictions related to China.

Question: We noticed that the Ministry of Commerce issued a notice that Mexico has initiated a trade and investment barrier investigation related to restrictions on China. Can you introduce the relevant situation? China believes that in the current context of the United States indiscriminately imposing tariffs, all countries should jointly oppose various forms of unilateralism and protectionism, and should never sacrifice the interests of third parties due to coercion from others. Once Mexico's unilateral tax increase action is implemented, even within the framework of the World Trade Organization, it will harm the interests of trade partners including China and seriously affect the certainty of Mexico's business environment, reducing confidence in investment in Mexico. China strongly opposes this. In order to resolutely safeguard the interests of relevant Chinese industries, the Ministry of Commerce has decided to initiate a trade and investment barrier investigation on Mexico's proposed import tariff increase and other restrictive measures against China in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Foreign Trade Law and the Rules on Foreign Trade Barrier Investigations. This investigation will adhere to the principles of fairness, openness, and objectivity, and welcomes all stakeholders affected by Mexico's measures, including domestic industries and enterprises in China, to actively participate in the investigation. The Ministry of Commerce will make objective and fair judgments based on the investigation results and will take necessary measures according to the actual situation to resolutely defend its own legitimate rights and interests.