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The People’s Republic of China released a report on Thursday highlighting drug use in the United States, despite the fact that most of the lethal fentanyl trafficked into the United States comes from China.
The Chinese report rejected allegations by US officials and law enforcement that the communist nation is supplying the trade, and instead sought to blame Americans.
The report, titled “Drug Abuse in the United States,” details the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ (MFA) assessment of the cultural and governmental factors that led to the drug epidemic in the United States.
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Fentanyl seized in Nogales, Arizona. Border agents and officers seized more than 1,900 pounds of illicit drugs in October. (PCBs)
“For years, US federal and state governments have promised to vigorously address the drug problem, but in reality have failed to take substantive action due to pressure from various interest groups,” the MFA said. Chinese. “Drug abuse in the United States is a reflection of deep-seated social problems and the result of an interaction of business interests, lobbying, and social and cultural factors.”
The report places large responsibility for the current overdose epidemic on America’s “drug culture.” In particular, the report highlights the US acceptance of marijuana as a driving force in the drug crisis.
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President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Oct. 16, 2022. (Reuters/Thomas Peter)
“As the US economy expanded after World War II, the rapid growth of national wealth created an unprecedentedly thriving consumer market, including an active drug trade,” the MFA wrote.
He continues, “In the 1960s, the national hippie movement and the hippie culture it spawned were ubiquitous in the United States, a part of which was ‘drug culture.’ Under the influence of ‘drug culture,’ drugs such as cannabis and heroin quickly became popular among young people.”
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The seal of the Drug Enforcement Administration is seen on a lectern before the start of a news conference at the DEA headquarters June 26, 2013, in Arlington, Virginia. (Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, China continues to be the main source of fentanyl imported into the United States, killing more than 100 Americans every day. It also continues to be the primary source of fentanyl for the rest of the world.
“Currently, China remains the major source of fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances trafficked through the international mail and express delivery operations environment, as well as the major source of all fentanyl-related substances trafficked into the United States,” said a 2020 DEA report.
CHINESE GOVERNMENT HAS LITTLE INCENTIVES TO STOP COUNTRY’S DRUG CARTELS FROM FEEDING US FENTANYL CRISIS
Texas authorities investigate suspected fentanyl lab, January 30, 2023. (Texas Department of Public Safety)
Two techniques are used to deliver the drug in the United States. Ships to the United States directly by international mail or shipped via Mexico. In some cases, Chinese sellers label these deadly drug shipments with Spanish-language advertisements to help clear customs. US lawmakers say crime syndicates in China operate with Communist Party knowledge.
Thursday’s report from China chastised attempts to blame China for the surge in U.S. fentanyl deaths, saying government officials should take responsibility for their “ineffective response.”
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“The fight against drugs requires, first of all, one’s own efforts. At the same time, it also needs cooperation between all countries. The United States should stop making unjustified accusations against China and undermine anti-drug cooperation between China and United,” he added. MAE wrote. “Even less should it mislead the public into shifting responsibility for an ineffective response to drug abuse at home.”
Jennifer Griffin and Liz Friden of Fox News contributed to this report.
