China Slams U.S. Over Fentanyl Sanctions

China has voiced its "strong dissatisfaction" against sanctions on firms and individuals accused of helping to fuel the fentanyl crisis in the US, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.

Photo Insert: Before 2019, China was the main source of illicit fentanyl entering the US before Beijing imposed stricter export controls at Washington's request.

Before 2019, China was the main source of illicit fentanyl entering the US before Beijing imposed stricter export controls at Washington's request.

Yet, the US says China is still the main source for key ingredients and has targeted those it accused of being involved in their supply. Beijing has denied involvement and said it is a "domestic" problem for the US.

On Wednesday, Yu Haibin, deputy head of the National Narcotics Control Commission, said "The US uses the drug issue as a ploy to sanction Chinese businesses and citizens, thereby smearing and suppressing China."

He added: "The US claims that the precursors to fentanyl processed in Mexico originate from China, but the chemicals and related equipment involved are not regulated under international narcotics conventions or the laws of China and Mexico."

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