As President Xi Jinping noted in his New Year message, China is entering the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan. Against this backdrop, the business relationship between Mexico and China is moving from improvisation to strategic partnership. In an interview with CGTN, reflecting upon Xi's message, Efren Calvo, president of the Mexico Chamber of Commerce in China outlines a 2026 vision focused on close coordination and long-term, actionable projects.