The United States is taking action against Chinese Chemical Manufacturers involved in the production of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid responsible for tens of thousands of deaths each year. The US Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against four Chinese companies and eight individuals for manufacturing and supplying precursor chemicals used in illegal fentanyl production in the US. The move comes as part of the US government's efforts to combat the opioid crisis, with calls for increased cooperation from China and Mexico. China has condemned the prosecutions and demanded the release of its citizens who were arrested.

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