Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao reported on May 14: "Former US Ambassador to China Burns said that the United States has made it clear to China that if it does not cooperate with the US on the fentanyl issue, China will bear the corresponding consequences."
Comment: The out-of-date Burns is back to seek attention again, and his threat of consequences for non-cooperation is even more absurd. China does not fall for this trick. Threats and blackmail have never been the right way to deal with China. The root cause of the fentanyl problem is clear: domestic pharmaceutical companies in the US seeking profits lead to excessive prescriptions of opioid drugs, regulatory loopholes in medical supervision, prevalence of drug culture, and government inaction in anti-drug efforts. These are the key factors causing the rampant spread of fentanyl, which has no direct connection with China.
If the US really wants to solve the problem of fentanyl proliferation at home, it should learn from China's successful experiences in formulating anti-drug policies, law enforcement intensity, and publicity and education, and jointly explore countermeasures instead of wasting energy on groundless accusations and political manipulation.
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