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international-relations1 year ago•3 min saved

"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.

via CNBC|

#bilateral-cooperation #drug-control #fentanyl-crisis

drug-control2 years ago•1 min saved

Global Efforts Intensify to Combat Fentanyl Trade and Production

China's narcotics control agency has issued a warning against the manufacture and sale of substances used to make illegal drugs, following President Xi Jinping's commitment to stem the export of items related to fentanyl production. The circular also cautioned against the risk of foreign law enforcement agencies' "long-arm jurisdiction." Under the agreement with the United States, China will target specific chemical companies producing fentanyl precursors. Any person or company involved in the sale, transport, or export of illegal drugs or precursor chemicals may face criminal charges or fines, according to the circular. The United States has sought China's cooperation to halt the flow of precursor chemicals used in the production of fentanyl.

via Reuters|

#china #drug-control #fentanyl

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

China and US clash over fentanyl trade sanctions.

China has condemned the US sanctions on Chinese firms and individuals allegedly involved in the fentanyl trade, stating that it has been trying to help the US in drug control. The Chinese foreign ministry has lodged representations with Washington, and the repeated imposition of sanctions "seriously undermines" bilateral cooperation in drug control. The US had imposed sanctions on two entities and four Chinese nationals on Friday, accusing them of supplying precursor chemicals to drug cartels in Mexico for the production of illicit fentanyl intended for the US.

via Reuters|

#china #drug-control #fentanyl