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Why does China punish foreigners for taking drugs in other places (even where it’s legal)?


A senior Volkswagen executive was detained and expelled from the country after returning from a trip to Thailand, where cannabis is legal.

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3283565/why-does-china-punish-foreigners-taking-drugs-other-places-even-where-its-legal?utm_source=rss_feed

China's strict drug laws led to the expulsion of Volkswagen's chief marketing officer and head of product strategy for China, Jochen Sengpiehl, after he tested positive for cocaine and cannabis upon returning from a holiday in Thailand. The case highlights Beijing's 'zero-tolerance' approach to drugs and the risk of detention for foreigners who use drugs outside the country.
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