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US Official Praises China’s Fentanyl Arrests, Calls for Action

3/20/2026

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On March 19, 2026, a United States official expressed encouragement about recent Chinese arrests tied to the illicit fentanyl trade.
The official stressed that seizures and convictions, not arrests alone, are needed.
The statement followed a Chinese state media announcement about a campaign against traffickers.
The United States remains focused on tangible results in fentanyl trafficking, citing discussions between leaders in Busan in October 2025.

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On March 19, 2026, a United States official expressed encouragement about recent Chinese arrests tied to the illicit fentanyl trade.
The official stressed that seizures and convictions, not arrests alone, are needed.
The statement followed a Chinese state media announcement about a campaign against traffickers.
The United States remains focused on tangible results in fentanyl trafficking, citing discussions between leaders in Busan in October 2025.