China has not responded to an invitation to be part of the Global Coalition to Address Synthetic Drug Threats, probably due to its strained diplomatic relations with the United States, officials said.
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said the United States is joining over 80 countries and dozens of international agencies to fight synthetic opioids like fentanyl.
Mr. Blinken delivered the opening remarks for the coalition’s July 7 virtual meetings for world leaders to share resources, strategies, and information in the battle to control synthetic drugs.
China is a major source of the precursors used in producing fentanyl, a major problem in the United States….