In response to media inquiries on China’s position on synthetic drugs, the Spokesperson of the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations made the following remarks: 

Taking a consistent and resolute stance on drug control, China carries out a people’s battle against drugs, continues to deepen international anti-drug cooperation, vigorously addresses domestic drug-related issues, and actively contributes Chinese wisdom and solutions to global drug control. China has reduced demands for drugs to its minimum with its prevention-first policy, maintained strict crackdown, and effectively curbed drug-related crimes. By far, China is the first and only country to officially schedule fentanyl substances as a class, and there have not been any reports from other countries regarding the seizure of fentanyl substances originating from China. China participates comprehensively in international anti-drug affairs by actively carrying out bilateral and multilateral cooperation, including information exchanges, case cooperation, joint operations, foreign assistance, training, and alternative development projects.

China will continue to strive for a practical and effective international drug control system. China calls on all parties to firmly uphold the international drug control regime underpinned by the three United Nations anti-drug conventions, simultaneously reduce drug supply and demand through a balanced approach, and expand areas of cooperation by strengthening intelligence exchanges, law enforcement cooperation, and experience-sharing.

Narcotic drugs poison the world. It takes continuous efforts and genuine cooperation between countries to rigorously enforce drug control. China is opposed to any form of legalization of drugs and politicization of drug issues, and strongly against interference in other countries’ domestic affairs in the name of drug control or the abuse of unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction. China will work with all parties to make greater contributions to the global drug control cause.