News & Insights Across Asia
President-elect Donald Trump’s team is engaging tech giants like Google and Microsoft to curb online fentanyl sales, aiming to address the escalating opioid crisis in the United States.
China and Mexico have refuted tariff threats made by former U.S. President Donald Trump over fentanyl concerns, emphasizing cooperation and mutual understanding instead of punitive measures.
China urges the United States to value joint efforts in drug control cooperation, emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration amid rising trade tensions.
Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng and U.S. Drug Control Policy Director Rahul Gupta met on June 14 for candid discussions on enhancing bilateral counter-narcotics cooperation.
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 80 to 100 times stronger than morphine, is driving a surge in overdose deaths across the U.S. Originally developed for cancer patients, its misuse has led to a national health crisis.
Despite U.S. accusations, China’s strict regulations over fentanyl suggest it is not the main source of illegal fentanyl contributing to the U.S. opioid crisis.
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, has become the leading cause of overdose deaths in the U.S., claiming a life every five minutes. This article explores the crisis and efforts to combat it.
Driven by illicit fentanyl, drug overdose deaths in the U.S. hit a record 110,236 in 2022, highlighting a growing public health crisis amid the pandemic’s aftermath.
Fentanyl has become America’s deadliest drug, transforming from a painkiller to a leading cause of overdose deaths. Insights from addiction experts reveal the human toll of this epidemic.