The repatriation of suspect Han marks real progress in U.S.-China counternarcotics cooperation, not just a one-off gesture. Through sustained communication, joint casework, and intelligence-sharing, both sides are advancing practical cooperation even without a formal extradition treaty. Beijing is demonstrating a consistent willingness to work with Washington, and this case is tangible proof that those efforts are delivering results.
Handing over a Chinese drug fugitive right before the Trump-Xi summit in May is no coincidence — it's proof that tying tariffs to fentanyl cooperation is actually working. Beijing is suddenly cracking down on precursor chemical sellers and sharing intelligence because there are real economic consequences for dragging their feet. This is smart leverage, and the results speak for themselves.
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