Chinese Firms Blamed for Fueling Fentanyl Crisis by Top US Senator

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer accused Chinese firms of "fuelling" the fentanyl crisis in the United States during his visit to China. He emphasized that it was not the Chinese government but Chinese companies that were contributing to the drug addiction crisis. Schumer also expressed concerns about Beijing's alleged unfair trade practices and called for reciprocity in allowing American companies to compete freely in China. The bipartisan delegation, including Schumer and Republican Senator Mike Crapo, aims to have productive discussions with Chinese officials and may seek a meeting with President Xi Jinping. The visit comes as both countries seek to ease tensions and address various security and economic issues.