FBI Director Kash Patel's Secret China Visit to Address Fentanyl Crisis Following Trump-Xi Agreement

Nov 10, 2025 01:23 pm CST

FBI Director Kash Patel conducted an unannounced trip to Beijing to discuss fentanyl control and law enforcement issues, following the recent US-China presidential summit where tariffs were reduced after reaching consensus on combating the opioid crisis. This diplomatic engagement represents a significant step in bilateral relations as both countries work to address the deadly synthetic drug responsible for numerous American overdose deaths.