CHINA’S MULTIFACETED STRATEGY AGAINST ILLICIT DRUG TRAFFICKING: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTURE
Keywords:
drug trafficking, synthetic drugs, international cooperation, public health approach, legal framework.Abstract
This article delves into China’s comprehensive approach to combating illicit drug trafficking, highlighting the nation’s robust legal framework, enforcement strategies, technological innovations, and international cooperation efforts. Despite these extensive measures, China faces significant challenges, including the proliferation of synthetic drugs and new psychoactive substances, cross-border trafficking, online drug sales, corruption, and the integration of public health approaches to drug use. The article examines the complexities of these challenges and evaluates China’s strategies to address them. It emphasizes the need for continuous adaptation, technological advancement, and strengthened international partnerships to effectively combat drug trafficking. The discussion underscores the critical balance between stringent enforcement and public health initiatives, suggesting future directions for enhancing China’s drug control measures and contributing to global anti-drug efforts.
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