· China
China classes cannabis as a narcotic
On joining the UN drug conventions, China listed marijuana as a dangerous narcotic. Hemp for fibre and seed had been grown across the country for thousands of years and still is.
Index score
985−93 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 10 | 1 | −9 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Consumption10% of the index | 10 | 0 | −10 |
| Legal access10% of the index | 8 | 0 | −8 |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are China's current scores.