The Chinese graduate accused of being Mexico's 'fentanyl king'
Zhang Zhidong, a Chinese national known as 'Brother Wang,' has been extradited to the US to face charges for his role in the global fentanyl trade. He is accused of managing a supply chain that funneled drug ingredients from China to Mexican cartels.
Why it matters
The fentanyl crisis is a major geopolitical and public health issue, driving tensions between the US, China, and Mexico.
Image source, Government of Mexico Image caption, Zhang Zhidong is awaiting trial in the US, accused of drug trafficking and money laundering
The article reports on legal proceedings and international drug trafficking, citing official US and Mexican sources.
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