China accuses the United States of fueling drug trafficking violence in Mexico

China's embassy in Mexico accused the U.S. of fueling drug-related violence by creating demand for drugs and trafficking arms. The embassy expressed strong discontent with U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson's comments suggesting China benefits from a chaotic Mexico. It highlighted that U.S. drug demand supports cartels and that illegal arms from the U.S. contribute to violence in Mexico. The embassy criticized U.S. attempts to undermine Chinese companies while seeking to promote American business interests. This exchange follows Johnson's remarks at the Milken Institute Global Conference, where he questioned the intentions of Chinese firms in Mexico and advocated for greater North American economic integration amid rising tensions between the U.S. and China.