international-relations-drug-policy3.64 min read "House Report Exposes China's Role in Fueling US Fentanyl Crisis"
A report released by a U.S. House committee reveals evidence suggesting that the Chinese government continues to subsidize the manufacturing and export of illicit fentanyl, despite previous promises to crack down on the industry. The report details how Chinese officials provide financial incentives to companies producing fentanyl precursors, allowing them to export the product at lower costs. This revelation comes after diplomatic efforts to curb fentanyl production, with the report pointing to China's complex bureaucracy and lack of enforcement of international and domestic laws. The issue will be addressed in a committee hearing featuring testimonies from former U.S. Attorney General William Barr and other experts.
2 years ago•Source: NPR
