Beijing backs Philippines' war on drug crimes

China understands and supports Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's fight against drug crimes and would like to work out a joint action plan with its Asian neighbor in the campaign, Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a news briefing in Beijing on Thursday.

"Illicit drugs are the common enemy of mankind. Fighting against all drug-related crimes is a shared responsibility of all countries," he said.

Duterte's war against illegal drugs has been criticized by the United States and the European Union since the Philippine president took office.