China’s fentanyl crackdown led to a stunning drop in U.S. overdoses, research says
January 12, 2026

(Axios) – Chinese crackdowns on fentanyl may have reduced overdoses and saved American lives, new research shows.
Why it matters: The data-backed explanation for the 34% plunge in overdose deaths from its peak suggests diplomatic pressure was more effective than decades of mass street-level arrests. (Read More)