Air route to boost trade with Mexico

The planned new air route linking Guangzhou and Mexico City is anticipated to enhance trade and travel between South China and the Latin American country.

China Southern Airlines plans to launch the Guangzhou-Vancouver-Mexico City route in May, flying Boeing 787 Dreamliners three times a week, said the Guangzhou-based carrier.

Carlos Giralt, consul general of Mexico, who is based in Guangzhou, said: "It will boost exchanges of trade, commerce, people, tourism and many other cultural activities. I hope that we will see more people from Mexico visiting this region and more people from this region visiting Mexico."