In a significant development for international law enforcement cooperation, China and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to combat transnational drug trafficking through enhanced bilateral collaboration. The 11th China-US Anti-Drug Intelligence Exchange Conference, convened from February 9-11, 2026, in the United States, culminated in a bilateral agreement to deepen practical anti-narcotics efforts founded on principles of mutual respect and equal partnership.
The conference, alternately hosted by narcotics control authorities from both nations since its establishment in 2002, represents a cornerstone institutional mechanism for Sino-American law enforcement coordination. Cross-departmental delegations comprising drug enforcement specialists from both countries engaged in comprehensive dialogues addressing multiple dimensions of narcotics control.
Key discussion areas encompassed detailed analyses of evolving global and regional drug trafficking patterns, strategies for eliminating illicit online drug-related content, coordinated investigation of transnational cases, chemical precursor control measures, and financial investigations targeting money laundering operations linked to narcotics trade. Participants exchanged substantive briefings on recent operational achievements, shared strategic recommendations, and established clear priorities for future cooperative endeavors.
The Ministry of Public Security of China confirmed that both parties committed to advancing what they characterized as “sound, in-depth and results-oriented” anti-drug cooperation, signaling a mutual recognition of the imperative to address drug trafficking as a shared transnational challenge requiring coordinated international response.