Beijing positions itself as a staunch prosecutor of drug trafficking in the fentanyl dispute with the United States. According to a white paper titled „Controlling Fentanyl-Related Substances – China’s Contribution,“ published by the State Council on Tuesday, „notable successes“ have been achieved in the fight against fentanyl and its precursors in cooperation with countries concerned, „including the US.“ A few hours earlier, US President Donald Trump had imposed additional tariffs on Chinese imports on the grounds that China had not stopped shipments of fentanyl to the US.