Rising Trend: Chinese Migrants Surging Across U.S. Southern Border

Chinese migrants, including many from the middle class, are utilizing a new route to enter the United States from Mexico, with nearly 7,000 miles of travel. Many are seeking political asylum to escape China's repressive political climate and sluggish economy. The migrants, who have learned about the entryway through social media platforms like TikTok, are paying smugglers to reach the U.S. and are often released into the country to begin the asylum process. The surge in Chinese migrants crossing the border has raised concerns about the U.S. immigration system's ability to handle the influx and the challenges of repatriating those with failed asylum claims.