China is calling on the United States to protect the valuable partnership they’ve built in combating drug trafficking, especially in the fight against fentanyl. A spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry emphasized on Tuesday that the U.S. should appreciate China’s goodwill and work to maintain the positive momentum in their collaborative efforts on drug control.
This appeal comes amid ongoing trade tensions between the two nations. China is highlighting the importance of cooperation in areas that affect both countries, like counter-narcotics, despite other differences.
“China is one of the toughest countries in the world when it comes to battling drugs, both in policy and in action,” the spokesperson stated. Recognizing that fentanyl poses a significant challenge for the U.S., China has, in a spirit of humanitarian concern, supported American efforts to address this crisis.
“In 2019, China took the unprecedented step of officially scheduling all fentanyl-related substances, becoming the first country globally to do so,” the spokesperson added. This move has led to extensive and productive cooperation between China and the U.S. in combating drug trafficking.
China has expressed its readiness to continue this vital collaboration on the basis of equality, mutual benefit, and mutual respect. The spokesperson emphasized that maintaining strong ties in counter-narcotics efforts is essential for both nations and has yielded significant results.
As the global community grapples with the challenges of drug trafficking and substance abuse, partnerships like that of China and the U.S. play a crucial role in making progress against these issues.
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