China sets guidelines for fentanyl-related crimes prior to Trump-Xi summit
The new rules set sentencing thresholds and expand export permits for two chemicals as Beijing faces pressure to curb fentanyl flows.
- On Wednesday, China's Supreme People, Procuratorate, and Ministry of Public Security issued guidelines for fentanyl-related criminal cases, clarifying sentencing criteria and directing Authorities to investigate smuggling, trafficking, and Internet-enabled offenses.
- China also added two chemicals to its export control list on Tuesday, requiring permits for exports to Mexico and Canada as part of tightened precursor regulations.
- The United States President Donald Trump administration has repeatedly urged Beijing to stem the flow of precursor chemicals for synthesizing fentanyl into the US, and these guidelines address long-standing American demands.
- Released one day before Chinese President Jinping is expected to meet United States President Donald Trump in Washington, the guidelines signal diplomatic coordination ahead of their second summit this year.
- Authorities will now distinguish between medicinal and non-pharmaceutical substances, clarifying quantitative criteria for conviction and sentencing to ensure consistent law enforcement across smuggling, trafficking, manufacturing, and illegal possession cases.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kwon Sook-hee = Chinese authorities, one day ahead of the day when a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to take place...
CHINESE judicial authorities have released new, tougher guidelines for prosecuting fentanyl-related offences, a day ahead of a meeting between President Xi and Trump in Washington.
China sets guidelines for fentanyl-related crimes prior to Trump-Xi summit
China has issued a set of guidelines for handling criminal cases involving fentanyl-related substances to ensure proper law enforcement, according to its judicial and public security authorities.
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