A senior Chinese official on Wednesday urged strengthening the narcotics control system, vowing to win the fight against drugs.
Wang Xiaohong, a state councilor and head of the national anti-drug committee, made the remarks at a national video conference on narcotics control.
He called for tightening drug detection and seizure efforts, stepping up investigations and the cracking of major cases, and enhancing cross-regional and cross-border collaboration.
He urged stricter control over addictive substances as well as materials used in drug manufacturing, and called for rigorous enforcement of international verification and export-control measures.
The official also emphasized the need to carry out comprehensive public education, conduct strict and standardized law enforcement, and strengthen international anti-drug cooperation.
Senior Chinese official stresses improving system for narcotics control
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Chengdu City, capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Thursday evening, marking the second stop of his three-day state visit to China.
Macron is on a state visit to China from Wednesday to Friday at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
As a key hub in western China, Chengdu is renowned for its rich history and culture, serving as an important international transport gateway.
The city also has a long-standing relationship with France. In 1981, Chengdu and France's Montpellier became the first pair of sister cities between the two countries.
This is Macron's fourth state visit to China and a reciprocal visit to Xi's historic state visit to France last year that marked the 60th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic relations.
The French president has maintained the tradition of visiting cities beyond Beijing. He traveled to Xi'an in Shaanxi Province, Shanghai, and Guangzhou in Guangdong Province during previous visits.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Chengdu after Beijing trip
