Beijing has frequently claimed that Chinese citizens holding valid travel documents are being subjected to intense questioning and deportations at US airports. China’s Minister of Public Security, Wang Xiaohong, reportedly urged the US Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas. To cease the alleged “harassment” of Chinese students entering the United States during their meeting in Vienna. According to the state news agency Xinhua, in a summary of their discussions. On Sunday, Beijing called on Washington “to halt the unwarranted harassment and scrutiny of Chinese students.” The Chinese embassy in Washington had previously advised Chinese travelers to avoid Dulles Airport in the capital amid these allegations.
During his meeting with Mayorkas, Wang urged the United States to “guarantee fair entry treatment and uphold the full dignity of Chinese citizens”. as reported by Xinhua. Wang also emphasized the need for the United States. reconsider its decision to include China on a list of major countries involved in the transit or production of narcotics.
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U.S. officials have consistently accused China
U.S. officials have consistently accused China of being involved in the fentanyl trade, a substance significantly more potent than heroin and responsible for over 70,000 overdose deaths annually in the United States. In a meeting held in Beijing last month, U.S. and Chinese officials reached an agreement to collaborate in restricting the production of precursor chemicals used in the manufacturing of fentanyl.
According to a U.S. statement on Sunday’s talks, Wang and Mayorkas engaged in a “frank and constructive discussion.” The statement also noted commitments from both sides regarding ongoing law enforcement cooperation. Bilateral exchanges involving scientists and other experts. Scheduling of precursor chemicals, and furthering multilateral cooperation.
The discussions between Washington and Beijing also covered plans to enhance collaboration. In the fight against online child sexual exploitation and abuse to protect children, as mentioned in the statement.
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