US and China Deepen Cooperation Against Fentanyl Crisis

Senior officials from both nations convene in Washington to enhance law enforcement coordination and disrupt illicit drug networks.

The US-China Counternarcotics Working Group held its first senior-level meeting since its January launch.
Discussions focused on law enforcement coordination, disrupting transnational criminal networks, and regulating synthetic drug precursors.
Both nations agreed to improve information exchange on emerging drug threats and advance progress in international forums.
China has recently taken steps to reduce online advertisements and sales of fentanyl precursors, shutting down websites and business accounts.
The fentanyl crisis remains a major public health issue in the US, with over 100,000 overdose deaths annually.