Chart of the Day: China releases white paper on fentanyl-related substances

China's State Council Information Office on Tuesday released a white paper titled "Controlling Fentanyl-Related Substances -- China's Contribution."

According to the white paper, China has established a "1+5+N" narcotics laboratory network across the country. "1" stands for the China National Narcotics Laboratory, which was established in 2008. "5" stands for five regional branches in Beijing and provinces of Zhejiang, Guangdong, Sichuan and Shaanxi respectively. "N" stands for numerous provincial-and city-level laboratories. The narcotics laboratories at all levels cover a total area of 71,000 square meters and employ more than 650 specialized technical personnel.

China is one of the countries with the strictest and most thoroughly enforced drug control policies in the world. As a signatory to the three United Nations drug control conventions, China has consistently fulfilled its obligations on drug control and actively engaged in international cooperation on drug prevention with countries worldwide.