The states that benefit most from the arrival of Chinese capital are CDMX, Jalisco and Yucatán. In addition, Chinese is the highest paid foreign language in the country, which reflects a good opportunity for those who wish to stand out in a globalized world.
The relationship between Mexico and China in numbers
Below we show you in 6 graphs what the relationship between both nations is like.
1. Mexico has a clear disadvantage: Trade between both nations is in deficit by 78,222 million dollars for the Latin American country so far in 2024, where 20% of the purchases that Mexico makes abroad come from the Asian giant, according to federal government figures.
2. The states of the country that export the most to China are Sonora, Mexico City and Puebla; while the country’s capital, Chihuahua and Jalisco are the main destinations for Chinese imports.
3. Foreign investment from China in Mexico has become relevant over time, since in the last decade it has grown more than 100%.
4. It does not compare with the record amounts that Mexicans who are in the United States send to their families, but there are compatriots who live in China and who send remittances to their country of origin.
5. The immigration of Chinese citizens to Mexico is led by men, with 60%, and it is CDMX, Coahuila and the State of Mexico that receive the most people from that country.
6. Do you want to invest in your professional development? Learning is a good option, since it is the second highest paying foreign language in the country.
