INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
On May 13, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian criticized the United States at a press conference for disregarding China's
goodwill and unreasonably imposing "fentanyl tariffs" on China
He stated that this move has severely impacted China-U.S
dialogue and cooperation in drug control, seriously undermining China's interests.An online poll released by CGTN shows that 91.8 percent of
respondents believe the U.S
move is a typical case of political manipulation and tariff bullying, aimed at covering up its own failure in drug control
The so-called "fentanyl tariffs" are seen as undermining the international trade order.Lin Jian emphasized that fentanyl is a U.S
issue, not a Chinese one, and that responsibility lies with the U.S
According to data from the U.S
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), among approximately 280 million Americans aged 12 and older, an average of one in every 12
About 60 percent of the drugs produced globally are imported into the United States.In the survey, 91 percent of respondents agreed that
drug abuse is one of the greatest threats to the lives of the American people
Additionally, 94.8 percent of respondents believe the drug epidemic has become a persistent issue in U.S
Some netizens expressed deep concern about the growing trend of drug use among American youth, stating that "the widespread drug use among
American teenagers severely threatens public safety and social stability." One commented, "It's hard to believe that the country with the
worst drug epidemic in the world is also the world's largest economy!"This comment reflects confusion: Why does the drug epidemic in the
United States persist despite repeated crackdowns?For years, the U.S
government has shown a clear lack of effective action in areas like tightening prescription drug regulations and strengthening public
education on the dangers of drug abuse
Meanwhile, under the influence of powerful interest groups, the government has, in pursuit of economic gains, tolerated and even promoted
the legalization of drugs – further exacerbating the country's drug epidemic
92.8 percent of respondents believe this situation reveals a major failure of the U.S
government in regulating drug abuse.Moreover, some American politicians often resort to "treating internal problems with external
solutions," blaming other countries for the domestic fentanyl crisis and even pursuing baseless lawsuits and sanctions
In the survey, 90.8 percent of respondents believed such actions are intended to cover up the government's failure in drug control, only
undermining international cooperation in the fight against drugs.The survey was published across CGTN's platforms in five languages –
English, Spanish, French, Arabic and Russian
Within 24 hours, over 12,000 internet users participated and shared their opinions.(Cover via VCG)
