Staff Reports
This week, a significant event unfolded in San Diego as 452 illegal Chinese migrants were apprehended, adding to the ongoing immigration challenges that President Joe Biden's administration faces. The sheer magnitude of this border incident underscores the gravity of the situation. Alarmingly, the 2023 fiscal year witnessed over 37,000 encounters with Chinese migrants at the border, with an additional 20,000 nationals crossing since October alone. The surge in apprehensions of Chinese migrants attempting to enter the U.S. illegally has escalated dramatically since Biden assumed office in 2021, transitioning from sporadic incidents to thousands each month—an alarming trend indeed.
Representative Mark Green (R-TN) sounded the alarm, highlighting the substantial national security threat posed by the influx of Chinese migrants. It's akin to facing an overwhelming tide of challenges crashing upon our borders. Moreover, footage shared by Fox News's Bill Melugin on social media revealed vulnerabilities in border security near the California city, raising questions about the effectiveness of border enforcement measures.
NEW: A Chinese man who crossed into Jacumba, CA illegally w/ other Chinese nationals tells us they flew from Turkey into Tijuana before crossing. He said he is here for economic reasons and wants to work.
My producer @AlexandriaHrndz and I used Google Translate to communicate… pic.twitter.com/D4qeGXDDFD— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) February 21, 2024
It's been reported that a significant portion of Chinese migrants favor San Diego as an entry point due to perceived advantages in evading detection by Border Patrol agents, particularly in a state governed by Democrats. This trend seems to suggest a calculated strategy aimed at avoiding scrutiny—a concerning development that echoes a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.
Adding to the complexity, Republicans have voiced apprehensions about the affiliations of some Chinese nationals with the Chinese Communist Party and the People's Liberation Army. The notion of potential infiltration by individuals with ties to foreign entities raises red flags, signaling a need for heightened vigilance and scrutiny.
In summary, the influx of illegal Chinese migrants at the southern border presents a formidable challenge, and the situation appears poised to worsen if left unaddressed. Urgent action and comprehensive solutions are imperative to regain control and ensure the integrity of our borders. The time for decisive leadership and effective measures to mitigate this escalating crisis is now, as the stakes are too high to ignore.
