[Reuters, Beijing 26]-Carol, director of the US Drug Enforcement Policy Department (ONDCP), visited Beijing on the 26th, and China “completely committed” to cooperate with the United States in the crackdown on illegal fentanyl (synthetic opioid). He said he was confident that
Fentanyl is said to be a major factor in the spread of opioid addiction, which is a problem in the United States.
Carol Director General after meeting with Chinese officials in Beijing, told reporters said that "from Xi Jinping Jintao to Katsushi Cho public safety phase, the Chinese side is convinced to be completely committed to the crackdown."
"This visit revealed that the Chinese government is committed to this problem to save lives not only in the United States but also in China."
US officials believe that illegal fentanyl and most of its related substances were smuggled from China via international mail.
In August, President Trump criticized Xi for not fulfilling the promise of crackdown on fentanyl.