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

BEIJING (AP) — 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...
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