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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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China expands export control on drug precursors ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

China US Drug Precursor - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

China said Tuesday that it is now requiring permits for exports to the United States, Mexico and Canada of two additional chemicals that can be used to make illegal drugs, expanding controls on shipments to the three countries.

The Commerce Ministry and other authorities jointly announced the new regulations ahead of this week's meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump. The additions bring the number of chemicals under such controls to 18.

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