Authorities' crackdown on smuggling of fentanyl-related substances continues

China is upholding strict regulation and adopting comprehensive measures to crack down on the smuggling of fentanyl-related substances, an official from the General Administration of Customs said on Monday.

The official's remarks, made in a written response to questions from journalists and published on the administration's website, outlined four key strategies in the country's intense fentanyl crackdown.

First, customs authorities are strengthening risk analysis and assessment to target fentanyl smuggling, identifying key threats and increasing inspection efforts, the official said.