China defends fentanyl controls, dismisses US allegations on drug trafficking as ‘lies’
China has defended its fentanyl controls in a white paper, dismissing US allegations of insufficient action as "lies," amidst escalating trade tensions. This comes after the US doubled tariffs on Chinese goods, citing concerns over fentanyl trafficking, prompting China to retaliate with its own tariffs on US agricultural goods and sanctions on US entities.
The Chinese foreign ministry insists the US is using the fentanyl issue as a pretext for imposing tariffs and spreading misinformation. The white paper, released by China's State Council, details the country's efforts to control fentanyl-related substances and precursors, while also expressing a commitment to future cooperation with the US on the matter. Despite this, China has warned it will "fight till the end" if the US insists on confrontation.
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China has defended its fentanyl controls in a white paper, dismissing US allegations of insufficient action as "lies," amidst escalating trade tensions. This comes after the US doubled tariffs on Chinese goods, citing concerns over fentanyl trafficking, prompting China to retaliate with its own tariffs on US agricultural goods and sanctions on US entities.
The Chinese foreign ministry insists the US is using the fentanyl issue as a pretext for imposing tariffs and spreading misinformation. The white paper, released by China's State Council, details the country's efforts to control fentanyl-related substances and precursors, while also expressing a commitment to future cooperation with the US on the matter. Despite this, China has warned it will "fight till the end" if the US insists on confrontation.
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