Many thanks to the person who shared that you can ask your local Chinese embassy for a copy of „The Governance Of China“.
I reached out to the Chinese embassy in Vienna and got not only a super friendly response, but also an invite to the embassy + 6 copies of the German translation (2x II, III, IV)!
I'm aware of the history and in particular the US DEA role in Asia. It sounds from your comment that we are in agreement around the fundamental ethics of the issue. That's all I'm really saying. I accept that the present is built on the foundations of the past, and that some things change more slowly than others. I haven't smoked weed in over 20 years, but that doesn't mean I think anyone should be punished for it. When I travel I'm more concerned with the quality of the local beer :)