A US Drug Enforcement Administration chemist checks confiscated pills containing fentanyl at a laboratory in New York. Future discussions among Chinese and Americans concerned about the state of relations should make opioids – fentanyl in particular – a focus. Photo: AFP
Opinion
Opinion
No reason US and China can’t renew cooperation in health sciences and combating opioid misuse
- China’s vast population makes it a rich source of medicinal and medical data for researchers and developers in the US
- Meanwhile, knowledge gained about America’s challenges on opioid regulation and treatment can be valuable for Chinese public health authorities
A US Drug Enforcement Administration chemist checks confiscated pills containing fentanyl at a laboratory in New York. Future discussions among Chinese and Americans concerned about the state of relations should make opioids – fentanyl in particular – a focus. Photo: AFP
