China expands export control list for drug precursor chemicals ahead of Trump-Xi summit

22-09-2026 16:14 HKT

The scene as U.S. President Donald Trump participates in events at the Great Hall of the People and does a greeting with the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping May 14, 2026, in Beijing China during a trip focused on trade, regional security, and strengthening bilateral ties between the world’s two largest economies. Kenny Holston/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

China on Tuesday added two chemicals to its export control list for drug precursor chemicals, requiring permits for exporting them to the US, Mexico and Canada, according to a statement released by the commerce ministry.

The change was rolled out before a summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart, Donald Trump, this week in Washington. The Trump administration has repeatedly called on Beijing to do more to stem the flow of precursor chemicals for the deadly opioid fentanyl into the US.

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