The Chinese flooding another country with opioids is ironic, at least to this history nerd. Glad it's at least acknowledged as a problem by both sides this time.
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That hadn't occurred to me, but you're absolutely right. Kind of feels like vengeance.
There's a pleasant symmetry to this particular historical rhyme
Its one of the conspiracies I sorta believe. I think it's entirely possible that China's government either encourages or helps fund these drug pipelines for both money and retribution for the opiod wars.
"We need to make it look like we're not profiting from the influx of illegal drugs into our country..."
The CCP can't hear you through all the Cartel money. Maybe if you can pay them double to not do it they will stop. Otherwise it will just keep happening.
I think it's rather important to acknowledge that when America comes to China to complain about their people being sold narcotics there's a lot of historical baggage to unpack in negotiations.
America might not have directly invaded in the Opium Wars like the European powers but it eagerly benefited nonetheless.