History of Drug Control in China -- Series of Thematic History Books

Author: Wang Jinxiang
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: This book by Comrade Wang Jinxiang chronicles the spread of opium and drug abuse in Chinese society from the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty to the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, covering over a century of history. This is a page of history that has turned, but there is no doubt that reopening and reading this page of history still holds great practical significance for people today. We can not only learn from the success experiences of our predecessors in the fight against drugs but also draw lessons from their failures. Additionally, we can further strengthen the determination of the entire society to resolutely fight against the current spread of drug abuse and trafficking by understanding the severe harm and destruction caused by opium and drugs to society throughout history. The book explores the prevalence of opium during the period from the Opium War to the early days of the People's Republic of China, as well as the efforts by successive Chinese governments to prohibit opium and the successes and failures of these campaigns. By examining drug control policies and measures from different periods, it summarizes the experiences and lessons learned from the successes and failures of past anti-opium movements, aiming to draw inspiration from the historical struggle to eradicate opium and face new challenges.