Beijing says Fentanyl is a U.S problem, not China

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China has reiterated that fentanyl is a U.S. issue, not China's, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jians blaming U.S. tariffs for severely hindering bilateral anti-drug cooperation and calling for more constructive dialogue.

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00:00Our first top story for tonight, China has reiterated that fentanyl is a U.S. problem, not China's.

00:07China's foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, says U.S. tariffs over fentanyl

00:12has severely impacted anti-drug cooperation between both countries,

00:17urging for more mutually beneficial dialogue.

00:21The remarks followed U.S. President Donald Trump's claim on Wednesday

00:25that China may soon hand down death sentences for fentanyl crimes.

00:29expressing hope for a breakthrough on drug control talks.

00:33Fentanyl has become a major flashpoint in U.S.-China ties.

00:38Washington blamed China for failing to stop the flow of precursor chemicals for fentanyl,

00:43fuelling thousands of U.S. overdose deaths.

00:46Beijing, in turn, accused Washington of using the crisis to blackmail China.

00:51Trump imposed 20% tariffs on Chinese goods in February over the issue.

00:55And they remain in place, despite a fragile trade-truth agreed in May.

01:01Beijing, meanwhile, has stepped up its counter-narcotics efforts in recent weeks,

01:05including adding two fentanyl precursors to its list of controlled substances starting this Sunday.

01:11broccoli contrasts in February.

01:14On Tuesday, το merry-truth

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