MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will travel to Shenzhen, China, for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting on Nov. 18–19 and is seeking a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Latin Times reported.
It would be her first visit to China since taking office, the outlet reported.
Key facts
- Sheinbaum confirmed the trip at her morning press conference in Villahermosa, Tabasco, in September, Excélsior reported.
- Mexico will receive the role of APEC host for 2028 at the Shenzhen summit, both outlets reported.
- No meeting with Xi has been confirmed, and the agenda has not been published, Latin Times reported.
What Sheinbaum said
Asked whether meeting Xi was of interest, Sheinbaum said, “Yes, it would be in our interest, and we would inform you in due time,” according to Latin Times.
Sheinbaum said the rivalry between China and the United States creates uncertainty in the world, Excélsior reported. Mexico has always sought peace and cooperation for development, she said.
APEC’s 21 member economies account for 54% of world gross domestic product and 44% of global trade, Latin Times reported.
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Sources
- Latin Times, “Mexico’s Sheinbaum to Visit China for APEC Summit, Pursue Meeting With Xi Jinping,” Nov. 5, 2026
- Excélsior, “Sheinbaum pide acuerdo EU-China; rivalidad genera incertidumbre mundial, señala,” Sept. 26, 2026
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