"U.S. and China Make Progress in Fentanyl Talks Amidst Differences"

The U.S. and China have initiated "productive" talks in Beijing regarding the fentanyl crisis, aiming to reduce the illicit supply of the synthetic opioid responsible for numerous overdose deaths in the U.S. The establishment of the U.S.-China Counternarcotics Working Group signals a cooperative effort between the two countries, despite their strained bilateral relationship. While progress has been made, there is recognition that more needs to be done to address both the demand and supply aspects of the fentanyl issue.