US seeks 'seizures and convictions' by China to curb fentanyl issue

WASHINGTON, March ‌19 (Reuters) - ​The ​United States is encouraged ‌by recent Chinese arrests ⁠related to illicit ‌fentanyl trade but ‌seeks "seizures and convictions" by Beijing, a ​U.S. official told Reuters on ⁠Thursday, after Chinese state media ​announced a campaign targeting traffickers.

"While we ​are encouraged ‌by China's first public enforcement ⁠actions since the leaders met in ⁠Busan in October, we ​are focused on achieving results. We want to ‌see seizures and convictions, not just ‌arrests," ⁠the U.S. ‌official said ​in a statement.

(Reporting by Michael ‌Martina)

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