US lawmakers propose bills targeting China's role in fentanyl crisis

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China claims to have some of the strictest drug laws globally and argues that the US must address domestic narcotics demand.

This includes sanctioning vessels, ports, and online platforms that "knowingly or recklessly" enable the shipment of illegal synthetic drugs.

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has proposed three bills designed to address China's involvement in the US fentanyl crisis.

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Published On: 2024-12-18 @ 12:23:20 (8 hours ago)

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