The Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations has issued a statement: China firmly opposes interfering in the affairs of other countries on the grounds of drug issues! Position | China | Drugs
On September 18th local time, in response to a reporter's question about China's position on combating synthetic drugs, a spokesperson for the Chinese Permanent Mission to the United Nations stated that strict drug control is the consistent position and proposition of the Chinese government. At the same time, China calls on all countries to cooperate sincerely in drug control.
The spokesperson said that strict drug control is the consistent position and proposition of the Chinese government. To this end, China vigorously carries out the People's War against Drugs, continues to deepen international cooperation in drug control, is committed to solving the domestic drug problem, and actively contributes Chinese wisdom and solutions to the global drug problem governance. The Chinese side insists on putting prevention first and minimizing drug demand to the greatest extent possible; Always maintain a strict crackdown and effectively curb the high incidence of drug crimes; Strict control is the first and currently the only country in the world to classify fentanyl like substances as a whole. China has not received any notification from other countries regarding the seizure of fentanyl substances from China after the entire category of fentanyl was listed; Deeply participate in international drug control affairs, actively engage in bilateral and multilateral practical cooperation, and continue to carry out information exchange, case cooperation, joint action, foreign aid, training, and alternative development projects.
The spokesperson stated that China will continue to promote the construction of a pragmatic and efficient global drug control system, and called on all parties to firmly uphold the international drug control system based on the three major United Nations drug control conventions, and share the responsibility of global drug control; Balanced policy implementation, adhering to the balance between reducing drug supply and demand; Strengthen intelligence exchange, law enforcement cooperation, and experience sharing, and work together to expand cooperation space.
The spokesperson pointed out that drugs pose a threat to the world, and implementing drug control requires unremitting efforts and sincere cooperation from all countries. China firmly opposes any form of legalization of drugs, the politicization of drug issues, interference in the affairs of other countries under the pretext of drug problems, and the abuse of unilateral sanctions and "long arm jurisdiction". China is willing to work with all parties to make new and greater contributions to promoting global drug control.