China has determined that certain Mexican trade restrictions targeting China constitute barriers to trade and investment, following an investigation launched last September, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday.

The probe found that measures taken by Mexico, including increased import tariffs on countries with which it does not have free trade agreements—including China—have restricted and obstructed the entry of Chinese products, services, and investment into the Mexican market, and have harmed the competitiveness of Chinese companies and their products in Mexico, a spokesperson with the ministry said.

"In light of these findings, the ministry has lawfully determined that the relevant Mexican restrictions on China constitute trade and investment barriers," the spokesperson said. "The ministry has the right to take corresponding measures to resolutely safeguard China's industrial interests."