The House Select Committee's recent investigation into the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party has revealed alarming details about the CCP's involvement in escalating the fentanyl crisis in the United States. 

The report suggests that almost all illegal fentanyl precursors are made by Chinese companies. These precursors are then smuggled across borders, mainly to Mexican cartels, who use them to make and distribute fentanyl in the United States. Although fentanyl precursors are illegal under both Chinese and US law, the Chinese government uses tax incentives to support their production and export, according to the research. Some of these businesses have received financial support and recognition from the Chinese government for their role in the global fentanyl trade. The investigation also found that state-owned companies, including a government-run prison, have ownership stakes in firms involved in drug trafficking.

The report also accused Chinese officials of deliberately obstructing U.S. law enforcement. It claimed that in several cases, they warned fentanyl producers about U.S. investigations, helping them escape prosecution. Furthermore, it is said that China overlooks businesses that export illegal drugs to foreign nations despite being tough on domestic drug trafficking prosecutions. Fentanyl is now the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45, causing immense loss of life. The report suggests that this crisis also benefits China in two ways. It helps Chinese criminal groups make more money and supports larger political strategies that weaken the United States. Fentanyl has become the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45, causing immense harm to countless lives. The Select Committee has called for urgent action, including creating a Joint Task Force to combat illegal fentanyl activities, imposing stricter sanctions, and enforcing tougher trade regulations.

Despite recent diplomatic talks, the report highlights the need for stronger and more coordinated efforts to address this growing crisis. It also suggests that the situation benefits the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) both strategically and economically. The crisis boosts the wealth of Chinese criminal organisations and aligns with broader geopolitical tactics that weaken the U.S. Despite recent diplomatic efforts, the report emphasises the need for stronger, more coordinated measures to address what has become one of the deadliest drug crises in US history.