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China Fentanyl Breakthrough: How Trump Shut Down the Deadly Drug Pipeline

This represents a major breakthrough in combating the fentanyl epidemic. China has agreed to ban all 13 chemical precursors needed to manufacture the deadly drug. The agreement also places seven chemical companies under strict government control. This coordinated effort between the US and China could save tens of thousands of American lives from opioid overdoses.

Key Points: China Agrees to Control Fentanyl Precursors After Trump Meeting

  • China designates all 13 precursors used in fentanyl production
  • Seven chemical subsidiaries now under strict government control
  • Historic agreement follows Trump-Xi Jinping meeting
  • Mexican drug cartels lose key supply chain for deadly drug
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China agrees to control chemical subsidiaries, lists 13 precursors utilised to make Fentanyl: FBI Director

FBI Director announces China will ban 13 fentanyl precursors and control 7 chemical subsidiaries, shutting down the deadly drug pipeline killing thousands of Americans.

"President Trump has shut off the pipeline that creates Fentanyl, which kills tens of thousands of Americans - FBI Director Kash Patel"

Washington, DC, November 13

Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Kash Patel on Wednesday (US local time) made a historic announcement that China has agreed to effectively cut off thirteen precursors and control seven chemical subsidiaries that used to create fentanyl coming out of the country.

He made the announcement during the briefing at the White House.

Patel said, "The People's Republic of China has fully designated and listed all 13 precursors utilised to make Fentanyl. Furthermore, they have agreed to control seven chemical subsidiaries that are also utilised to produce this lethal drug. Effective immediately, essentially, President Trump has shut off the pipeline that creates Fentanyl, which kills tens of thousands of Americans. These substances are now banned, and they will no longer be utilised by the Mexican drug trafficking organisations or any other DTOs around the world to make this drug. This historic achievement has saved tens of thousands of lives."

He lauded the leadership of Trump and praised the team behind this significant outcome.

"This historic achievement could not have been possible without the tremendous team of President Trump, the Attorney General, the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Ambassador Purdue in China, whose ground-level engagements were imperative to achieving this result."

"This is yet another example of how President Trump defends the American people, provides security for the American people and puts the American people first. This is a historic, first of its kind achievement by any President to stop the scurge of fentanyl and it should be championed by every single American. This achievement will save lives. We are thankful to President Trump's steadfast leadership and this FBI will fearlessly follow in his footsteps to ensure that this mission of safeguarding the American public is achieved every single day", Patel added.

The announcement comes on the heels of the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Previously, praising his meet with Jinping in a post on Truth Social, Trump had said that "China has strongly stated that they will work diligently with us to stop the flow of Fentanyl into our (US) country. They will help us end the Fentanyl Crisis."

- ANI

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Arjun K
Good to see international cooperation on drug control. But I wonder why it took so long? The fentanyl crisis has been going on for years. Still, better late than never!
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Rohit P
As someone who has seen the impact of drug abuse in our own cities, this is welcome news. Hope India can also strengthen its border controls against such substances. 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
While this is good for America, I hope the focus remains on actual implementation. China has made promises before that weren't fully kept. Let's see the ground reality.
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Vikram M
This shows how important diplomacy is. When countries work together, they can solve big problems. India should take note for our own drug control efforts.
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Michael C
The political credit-taking in this announcement feels excessive. Shouldn't the focus be on the lives saved rather than who gets the credit? The substance is important, not the politics.

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