China expands drug-chemical export controls ahead of Xi’s planned US visit
Bloomberg reported on September 22 that the new controls cover some chemical ingredients shipped to the US, Mexico and Canada.
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Bloomberg reports that China imposed new export controls on some chemical ingredients in a renewed push to curb drug trafficking. Its September 22 report places the move days before President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to Washington. The Straits Times says China is the primary origin of precursor chemicals used to make fentanyl, a highly potent opioid.
China expands drug-chemical export controls ahead of Xi’s planned US visit
Bloomberg reported on September 22 that the new controls cover some chemical ingredients shipped to the US, Mexico and Canada.