Thank you for watching this episode of 101 East, which is the first part of an investigation into the 'zouxian' phenomenon, where record numbers of Chinese nationals are taking a dangerous route through Latin America to seek asylum in the US. In the next episode, we explore what happens to Chinese asylum seekers once they reach America and investigate the shadowy industries profiting off them: ua-cam.com/video/p1K1uUM_5yM/v-deo.html
I have mainland Chinese colleagues here in Australia that complained all these are lies and China is still the best country to live in. And yet their entire families are all here in Australia. Really says a lot about their mentality.
@@strawbeare can’t agree more! I have met many Chinese ppl who moved to Canada. They are loaded and talk highly abt China. Well… then go back to China then!
The reason is that they can make a lot more in Australia. Plus the competition is much less. A master's can get you a pretty high paying job. To get the equivalent you would need a PhD. They plan to make money 💰 over seas and then return , where the living costs are much lower.
Most of these Chinese migrants would claim political persecution as the reason for leaving China. However, if you ask them about their view on Taiwan independence, the majority will fiercely argue against it. In their point of view, it is absolutely righteous for themselves to enter the US illegally to pursue their freedom, but it is sinful for the Taiwanese population wanting to live freely outside the ruling of Beijing dictatorship.
Absolutely. Chinese are such hypocrites. They are escaping their own country to flee the CCP, but yet then again they criticize the Taiwanese why they don’t want to join China!?? Where the irony in that??? 😂
@peekaboopeekaboo1165 That's exactly the point. The majority of these Chinese migrants are, like you said, pro-unification, but yet they themselves do not want to live in a China under CCP's rule. This is nothing but pure hypocrisy. By the way, overseas pro-unification folks can always move to China to enjoy their lives there in the motherland. No one in the free world would miss them.
@peekaboopeekaboo1165 That's exactly the point. The majority of these Chinese migrants, like you said, are pro-unification. However, they do not want to live in China under communist rule. This is pure hypocrisy.
Can someone tell me how that family came here in May 2023 already living in a nice house in LA, car, abundance of food while I'm working and living with four room mates just to make ends meet?
@@Xissb-f7z some people borrowed the money from their relatives and get loan from several banks by pledging their property. then they migrate to US with the money and never back to return the money. btw, some corruption criminals also will migrate to US with the corrupted money.
Your country USA gives us $$$ that they stated is the working man's taxes. Thanks for the hard work and taxes you pay for me and my friends to come to USA and not have to work.
I still don't understand why they left China... And I think this video is FAKE...... Look at those Chinese people ...... They don't seem like people travelling very long journey, they more like tourists coming out of the hotel !!!
In a few years these very same people will talk about how there is no racism in America and how I am lazy and how I should pull myself by my bootstraps.
Some of these will be fleeing prosecution rather than persecution.... Some will be fleeing for genuine reasons whilst many are probably fleeing financial problems, or pending prosecutions for criminal acts.
only 0.1% have real persecution stories. even in Pakistan 99% immigrate because of financial reasons but end up getting asylum on fake stories of persecution
Idk, they are acting like it’s a brave thing to do to flee to the US illegally. As a fellow Chinese living in America, I am not supporting or opposing their decision. However I hope your intent is pure and I wish you all best of luck. You will face many many challenges once you arrived, be prepared for the wrose and I wish you the best.
@frankchen "As a fellow Chinese living in America, I am not support..." Chinese living in America ? Your first loyalty is to CCP, then. In a few years time, when winnie gets desperate enough to attack Taiwan, you may well end up in an internment camp with that sort of attitude.
@@angusmckenzie9622 you know that Taiwanese people are also Chinese? And that ethnic identity doesn't define political views? Or are you lacking something in your head?
@@plumage.mp4 "You know that Taiwanese people..." Many Taiwanese are of Han ethnicity, that doesn't make them Chinese, any more than my antecedents render me Scottish. It is very clear that most Taiwanese don't share your view, I certainly don't, nor do most of the World. You and winnie can enjoy yourselves in your delusions.
The worst they could face here to them seems a whole lot better than what the Chinese Government will dish out. At least to the people fleeing, anything else is better than staying. That by itself should tell you everything you need to know about the CCP.
As a Chinese, I have mixed feelings about this, I can only understand their reasoning for risking their lives to flee to a certain degree, but what if they are real criminals, they will say or do anything to escape justice, including disguise as an asylum seeker, there is no way to know for sure
the Chinese ones who come with their babies, wife, husband and mother i would say are the real people trying to escape what ever it is they're going through in China. The single Chinese men, with short hair cut between ages 20-30 ,,military age who travels alone i would say are Chinese Trojan Horses, once they come here and settle in, i can only say Xi Jinping has to do is go on air give a certain signal and these Chinese trojan horse will do whatever to create chaos.
I met some of these people in Thailand after COVID. There was a small group of Chinese who kept to themselves at our hostel. One day I overheard them in Chinese repeatedly talking about my country Mexico which got me to talk with them. They were quite happy to learn I could speak Chinese but more excited to learn I was from Mexico. They started asking me a bunch of questions about crossing the border into the US to which I bluntly told them I had no idea about and discouraged it. I asked where they got these crazy ideas from and they said that people were posting videos and tutorials of how to cross into the US online. The Chinese government hard handed approach to COVID was what made them leave. They wanted to go both for the freedom and economic benefits but they had a very naive and overly optimistic view of the US. They saw the high wages US workers were making but had no idea as to the incredibly high living costs associated with living there. I tried explaining that there was a housing shortage and that their expectations for life in the US would set them for disappointment but they either didn't believe me or brushed off my criticism. I also tried encouraging them to go to German or Australia instead (places which I feel would be better and easier for them to enter) but they seemed dead set on just going to the US. Unfortunately I don't know where they are now as Wechat is blindly and constantly blocking and deleting accounts in SE Asia without reason🙄.
They are looking for employment, period. China is in straight up recession right now. Foreign capital leaving, factories shutting down, real estate prices nosedive, consumer demand is dead. Etc etc. these Chinese really think that 🇺🇸 is gravy like you said! Very accurate, but reality sucks!
These people are lack of education, thinking US is a dream heaven, lots of freedom and money falling from the sky. It's social media distributing wrong informations. Very unfortunate, small kids,old grandparents and teens are dragged along . Totally disgusting.
Many of those people escape China for economic reasons. They will realize that life in the USA is not like in Hollywood movies and that not everyone is rich. Most had a better life in China (they even had money for this expensive journey that many Americans don't have ) than they will have in the USA especially if they are not young or/ and can't speak English.
Well, on average, Americans of Chinese descent tend to move quickly into the upper middle class. By quickly I mean within a generation, not just in a few years. These people do it for their children's future.
Yes, it's not all perfect just like any country. They will struggle especially if they don't speak English and I'm sure they know that so the fact that they're willing to endure tells you how bad it is for them in China. I think they would have a better understanding than say you, especially when over 600 million still live on $138 dollars a month, high youth unemployment, FDI flowing out, stagnating economy, repressive government, lack of freedom. I think they've calculated their risks.
Many of those that entered US watched video on Chinese media known as "Xiao Hong Shu" that teaches ways to enter US illegally. It is very common that many borrowed money from friends and relatives, max out credit cards or take loans from banks with no intention to pay back the money.
Vow , Mate , you got it so well. Last year , one female previous reporter who emigrated to japan , Who borrowed a bunch of money from relatives and financial outlets , and leave all these financial burdens to her father in his 70-ish , That women died of Hunger sadly in japan .
@@tunaktun3379 This is indeed shocking, but it just happened. Considering that the former Prime Minister of Japan died in a shooting, anything could happen
@@peekaboopeekaboo1165 Sorry but for us , in Europe, poverty also means: a lack of first-class Universities, lack of infrastruture, a lack of highly-paid jobs... We often meet illegal migrants from Africa and Arab countries (Algeria, Morrocco;...) they flee dictatorship, gender discrimination (gays and lesbians in muslim countries!), they also flee family pressure and arranged marriage. They want freedom, education, arts, debates, and better living conditions. They want highly-paid jobs, they earn more in Europe for the same job done in their country.
These Chinese individuals were unable to obtain a visa from the US government. However, they were still free to leave China with their Chinese passport issued by the Chinese government. They paid for their own flight to Central America and faced no obstacles or harassment from the Chinese authorities during their journey. It is interesting to note that despite their supposed desperation, they were able to leave China without issue. It's also ironic that they were leaving China legally, only to enter the US illegally.
I didn't imply anything. The Chinese authorities allowed these Chinese individuals to leave the country. The US authorities did not grant them a visa to enter the country.@@TIENxSHINHAN
Another wave of misguided belief that America is the best. They will find out life is difficult there - language barrier, cultural barrier, racism and societal issue will bring tremendous challenges. I wish them all the best.
Just like that mother said, "We have gone through the forest, nothing is more horrible than that." Do you think the things you mentioned would really stop them? You weren't born in China, you haven't lived there, and you haven't experienced China's Zero Covid Policy. You don't understand how people like them felt during that time. People who wanted a better life couldn't speak out or criticize their government; they couldn't publicly complain about or oppose the policy without risking arrest. For some, freedom is paramount. In America, they might be able to overcome language barriers, cultural differences, and the other challenges you mentioned if they work hard. In China, they can't, because the system won't allow it.
Still better than life in China. There's more discrimination in China believe it or not. If you were born in a poor town or village you can even enter a first tier city without a government permission. And don't even get me started if you're a Uyghur, or Tibetan
Dosent seem fair to those that go the right way. There’s a billion plus Chinese if too many get the same idea soon will be China instead of USA. How come you just have to cross the border illegally and then you can settle in LA dosent seem fair to me.
I immigrated here legally. And I don't feel that it is "unfair" at all. It was 100% luck that I was born in Taiwan and not China. But it still took 4 years between when we applied for a visa and when it was granted. If my family was being persecuted by the government (my parents are Christian as well), waiting for 4 years not knowing if you're going to be thrown in prison is very scary. I'm not saying that we should let everyone into this country, but I don't blame these people for wanting what I have. It's not like I did anything more or better than them to earn my place here.
The problem is the U.S. can only take so many people. If everyone that wanted to move to the U.S. was allowed to, the country would have 3 billion people overnight. @@csong9940
If people really from poor countries, and even cannot get enough food, there is no any disrespect for them to do that, but like those people, they are not only liars, but also they even like to damage their country for their own interests, it doesn't deserve even single respect
Americans who are born here think just because they were born here, they thought they already know how things work, they never learn how the country actually works and how to make money in their own economy. These dumbasses go on to the internet, post stuff like that to announce that they don't know how to make money in their own country, to compete with immigrant families who are making a great living and life for themselves. Get better or get wrecked. Stop crying if you were born here, speak English without an accent and have all the built-in connections. It's your own fault.
May be these Chinese dont know that US National debt is $35 trillions and most Americans live paycheck to paycheck. I hope they bring enough money to survive the dream.
You do realize some minorities illegal or not do better than most Americans or illegal ones there’s a reason why Hispanic and black households make little income all together
They get treated better than us here. Maybe if they got their 1 billion population under control they’d live better. Instead want to come and invade ours.
I do not understand why people still believe that America is the American Dream, when there are already changes and differences between now and the past. And America's immigration policy is limited. To be honest, we, the youth, were dissatisfied with our governments due to political decisions, new rules, and other issues.
@@purpledream1045 lol. Do you old enough to remember the propaganda on Iraq? What about Russia and Ukraine, or Israel and Gaza. US propaganda is now running 24h nonstop smear campaign on Chinese economy. That’s why these Chinese come to US.
I’m so upset because I’m a genuinely married here in the United States ,why I’m upset!! because when I passed my citizenship interview and the officer said wait for few months for the approval of my oath taking ceremony sadly until now nothing later or mail from immigration it’s almost a year now of waiting if I’m going forward or what nothing , it’s really prostrating , and guess what guys they investigated me and my partner about our marriage if it is real marriage or not, close to 1 year nothing happen, but these guy, Crossing illegally here in the UNITED STATES without any hesitation the IMMIGRATION gave them an asylum after few days, so RIDICULOUS
Well said! I do understand that they so desperately want to come to the US but these people crossed the border without getting the proper immigration procedure, it's so unfair!
@@brandonjablasone7544 Physical hardship is temporary for those illegal aliens . All they got to do is lie about "persecution", "seeking freedom" and being a "Christian" . Easy way to get asylum, permanent residence and citizenship !
They’re not economic migrants. They have the money but can’t get approval. Chinese people are generally industrious people and adaptable. If they can charge you for air, they would
My sister in law has applied to get into the USA legally for 10 years now, and is still waiting. It’s immoral to cut the lines while others are waiting
In every country there’ll be people trying to leave their country illegally to escape arrest. Question is why these people decided to do illegal things when in their own country? Actually, these people who left will regret later when they found the new country is not as rosy as they thought it to be.
Why is the US allowing easy entry to these Chinese, when it takes drastic action against the Marshallese citizens whose country had made sacrifices for the advancement of the US? Is the US our real true friend?
Immigration is the back bone of America. All immigrants regardless of where they come from work hard and typically strive to create a better life for their children unlike Americans that have lost their desire to achieve success and kick out their kids at 18, and feel entitled to
You don't know if they are skilled laborers or college grads. I lived in Los Angeles for 17 years and now in San Diego for 5. I had coworkers over the years who crossed the border illegally, worked very hard to get their citizenship via various methods, and they are so appreciative to be here where the drug cartel isn't the law of the land. Even if these immigrants don't have a college degree or skill for labor jobs, they are willing to do whatever work possible (from personal experience working with immigrants). They are happy to sweep the floors in a factory or do housekeeping/landscaping jobs to earn a buck. This country was built and will continue to be built by immigrants whether they came here legally or not.
@@ChimiChimiChurryPie I find it confusing. These Chinese migrants can make more in China than earning a few bucks from sweeping the floor in the us. These Chinese migrants still believe American dreams still exist when anti Chinese is on the rise.
to obtain asylum approval, these stowaways do their best to repeat their lines. Something must be done to stop this illegal entry. This is smuggling, not the route, and extremely unfair to those who legally enter the borders.
@elielee7364 you should be proud that the US government accepted y'all wholeheartedly, and hassle - free. If you experienced hate crime, why don't you fight back? to those people? instead of complaining here.
What they dreamed of in America before is not realistic, nothing is easy and they will realize how difficult it is to start the life of an American unless they have lots of money to start with.
@@pjacobsen1000 What is your definition of “a successful life” in China? China has hundreds of millions of middle class income families. Many of them are richer than you and me living in the west. And you said “nothing compared to the challenges of building a successful life in China.”??? You don’t know what you’re talking about.
@@haniahannslew4108 " China has hundreds of millions of middle class income families. Many of them are richer than you and me living in the west. " - where is the evidence for this? Give us some numbers.
I'm tired of this notion that just because a person wants a US Visa they should get one. Every country has reasons why applications get denied. Not everyone who gets denied should be given asylum.
Al Jazeera is usually better at vetting its sources and news. But I doubt that is all those people did to fled China was being christian. Theres lots of christians in China who practice openly. So there is definitely more to the cause of them fleeing China. I wish Al Jazeera did better at this story cause it gives me U.S. media bias slant big time by not seeking to know more of the back story
@@Allaiya. It's fake news and disinformation. Only those Christian who've committed crimes of unlawful assembly, distributing illegal materials, illegal building structures and act of sedition.
well my grandma in china is a chris like 10years and there is a little church in our little coutry many people have religions in china they just want green card
9:42 Pouring black ink on a flag is truly disrespectful, and claiming asylum under false pretenses as a Christian is deceitful. It's heartbreaking to see the struggles migrants endure to reach the USA through South America, but it's hard to trust their intentions sometimes
Laborer earns $20 an hour in the USA . Which laborer wouldn’t want that ? I am a Malaysian. My forefathers came from China on a rickety ship for a better living …..it is a normal thing.
@windson3wong "My forefathers came from China on a rickety ship f... Statistically, they were probably attracted to Malaysia for the jobs available in tine mines and pepper plantations set up by the British. Better to work as a coolie than starve under the Manchus. That's not the profile of illegal immigrants crossing into the US.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25. If they manage to make $20 an hour as a fast food worker in California they would end up spending all of that due to high cost of living. After tax they're really only getting paid around 15$ per hour and that's about $2.2k per month. With rent going for around 2k for a small apartment that leave them with about $200 to live on each month. It sounded good until you factor in the expenses and you realized you're living just to work.
I wonder why all these newly arrived asylum seekers all live in big bright houses and people who were born in the country or who have been living in the country for years legally have trouble finding apartments.
Relatives and friends help them out. There are still good samaritans you know. And these asylum seekers are not yet legal. They are awaiting US immigration to process their status. Don’t be manipulated by right wing politicians and right wing media to scare you.
@@郑毅鹏If they are rich, why risk their lives? If they are rich, they can enter the US easily. One requirement for getting a US visa is to show your bank account and hotel booking and tourist itinerary. Millions of rich Chinese enter the US that way every year, even now. You should use some common sense.
I just met Tian Ge at a 24 hour fitness in LA area. Happy to report he is still out there hustling. He takes shower at the gym because where he lives has no running water. Lives basically in a shack. Like many migrants to this country, life is not as easy as it seems, but he seemed positive and happy. I could understand the concerns about illegal immigration as i share those as well, but as a human being who would want to have hopes and aspirations for a better life, I also see their longing and desire to change their situation. I hope to see him again and wish that guy the best!
Why is the government letting so many migrans enter the country? I don't understand, the US is having an economoc crisis, we the citizens are suffering and on top of that we have to pay for their food, housing, and health insurance. Illinios where I live is planning to increase the taxes in big scale to pay for their needs, why do I have to pay for them, I work so hard and I've never receive a penny from the government but these people do 😢
Well the US has built a reputation around the world as a beautiful country that if you work hard you will achieve the American dream, idk when this reputation will die out in other countries
@@DrTTube the budget the are going to pass states clearly how many millions are going to be used for their needs. The goverment is telling us in our face.
Migration of less than 0.3% of the population annually is not causing the economic crisis. Its increasing inequality with the top 10% gaining more wealth every year at the expense of every one else.
American dream? do it the legal way and what about those people who actually waited and spent hundreds of dollars just to be in the US and you get to see this mess.. it's just mind blowing how we ended up this way.
The problem is that most Chinese arriving in the states have “American Dream” but not “American Values”. They left China seeking better life but continue to support CCP in the states.
Yes my mother -in-law (from mainland China) still think China is number 1. Brainwashed. We argue a lot (she is living with me in America) so I tell her if you are not happy living in my house, she should go back to China.
Well the country shouldn’t have spread that the US is a utopia, cause many 3rd world countries believe that the US is a utopian country which attracts them and many illegaly immigrate for false dreams
They can practice any religion in any of those Latin countries , just another lame excuse. And the lady who threw paint , shd be happy she is safe and work on her next chapter of life instead of focusing her energy on demonsing China. What is freedown , it is subjective, sensitive and like onions layers....all the best for those you who made it
She need to make sure her asylum application can be approved, that's why she threw paint. I don't think she will do that anymore once she received the green card
I'd like to told you more about Chinese migrant history, before HK handover to China, their destination was Hong Kong, tons of ppl swimming to across border to HK, our country ruined that place atm, ppl changed their destination , they gone to the developed countries .
@@kenyup7936 Funny false narrative and disinformation. Most ex-PRC illegal migrants chose to stay after the return of HK to China . ROC 🇹🇼 is a developed country but so few Hongkies are emigrating there ! 🤭
Oh look ... it's the closest China basher . Al Jazeera omit facts of criminal acts by those Chinese illegals... knowingly paying off criminals and committed crimes back home in PRC (eg. Human Traffickers, unpaid bank loans, estafa, theft/embezzlement) .
U$ Gov welfare and charitable donations ... this include jobs as anti-CCP tools (online trolls, petition signers, public demonstrators, "eyewitness/survivors" role playing)
BECAUSE he is a criminal, took out loan in China that he ain’t paying back. He lied about his situation. No one stopped him from leaving the country because there is no reason to believe he’s making a run for it. Kick him out this country. We don’t need him.
Biden gives free driver's license and food cards. It's a joke going around that for free medical and a place to live, go to Mexico and come back illegally........just sayin'......
Life is much harder in the west nowdays, after Covid...economically speaking for sure its harder. In China life is incredibly cheap and if you don't look for trouble and mind your business you will be much better off. *I'm a UK citizen living in China and this is how I feel after living and having family in both countries.
Soooo unfair. I’ve been waiting for two years to immigrate from Canada to USA. My husband is American and our sons are American/canadian dual citizens. Although I’ve been approved and paid thousand in fees to USA gov … I still have yet to receive my paperwork or green card. Years. But these people have special privileges I don’t understand. It’s like the process honours only the illegal immigrants but can’t be bothered with those of us who did things the right and legal way. Frustrating to see all that is going on over there while I’m still unable to join my family.
Well... their special privilege is probably costing a lot more money and is a LOT more dangerous. They're also not documented so even if you were given the chance, I highly doubt you would do the same.
Most of them are gonna regret it big time I reckon. If someone can't make it in their native country, it's unlikely they can make it in a country, where they do not speak much of the language, and worse still, for those who are past their prime.
@@gametri-eq6lj 1. I said "most of them". Those you have seen might not be those I am referring to. 2. It also depends on whether moving back is an option for them or not. 3. I am not comparing the two countries, and I do not think that I am equipped with that kind of information to do so. Please do not read my words out of context. 4. To answer your own question, you should ask them instead of assuming.
There is religious freedom in china You dont bother anyone Nobody bothers you Ive been numerous times to PRC These are simply economic migrants There are many countries in asia and Latin america they could have settled Example philippines 80% catholic
I'm all for legal immigration. Not illegal immigrants. We have to keep track of everyone responsibly. I keep telling the government to use millions of law enforcement drones and robots, but I don't know if they're working on it or not. I've seen some sweet drones, but they need to be upgraded in the ways I've been bringing up.
My parents and forefathers were once have a chance to migrate to USA because our country was once their territory but they did Not. They chose to become Independent and rule their own land. I would say semi because USA really never left. The one odd about our generation we have to go through the same process like everyone else. While USA citizens are free visa to come to our islands, we are not. Many Chinese immigrants also came to us by boats but that was when they were persecuted during the early 1900's and the Mao time. Same with the Vietnam time. Whatever the reason, they are uncontrolled. These immigrants have no respect at all at your immigration laws. If you want to end up like us in South China Sea go ahead.
@Melinda_Ross no. You've had enough of Bidens ways of wrongly doing things. If we set up everything before allowing people to come in, we'd be able to handle it far better. But, Biden didn't. He shoved everyone in and said deal with it.
Under normal circumstances, various aspects of life in China are not restricted, it's just that censorship of speech and behavior is relatively strict, especially after the pandemic. As long as you don't speak out in government settings or joke among friends, it's fine. Most people here may have been subjected to political persecution or have a strong dislike for the Communist Party. It is also possible that they lack the ability to live in China and have an overly idealistic view of American utopian society.
Not all are going to American for American dream, some are running from debt. There is another documentary made by CNA on this same issue. I am sure some are running to seek democracy and religious freedom but not all.
05:20 is this guy joking?? there are over 4 million Chinese immigrants in the USA? How many Americans in China? Ten? And hundreds of thousands of Chinese get work, study & travel visas for the USA every year 🇺🇸
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We don’t want these illegal Chinese coming the USA as they do not have interest in upholding the American constitution or values. These groups are just taking advantage of the American economic situation and do not contribute to the success of the USA as a society. Rather all of these people further strengthen shadoq parallel societies within America and create chaos. I hope the those who uphold the us constitution will put an end to this chaotic invasion that is trying to undermine American prosperity
These people couldn't hand in a application to American embassy to go to US legally due to broken financial credibility or poor character reference, however, they still afford to pay USD50k for this trip. They also carried plenty cash in their packpacks. They will find all sorts of horrible excuses to make sure they get a refugee visa.
I am Colombian and live in China. So hard and cofusing to see these images, of both worlds colliding. Can't imagine any of my friends here doing that difficult, expensive and risky trip from South America to US.
A lot of Chinese are big gamblers by nature. And many of them are willing to sacrifice one generation for the future generations. The US is still the country with the most opportunities to strike rich (at least these people believe so).
Thank you for watching this episode of 101 East, which is the first part of an investigation into the 'zouxian' phenomenon, where record numbers of Chinese nationals are taking a dangerous route through Latin America to seek asylum in the US. In the next episode, we explore what happens to Chinese asylum seekers once they reach America and investigate the shadowy industries profiting off them: ua-cam.com/video/p1K1uUM_5yM/v-deo.html
That's not asylum, it's called freeloading.
Mexico could have taken them in, but no, they want to go in white countries only
Jesus love you🙏🕊
The route isn't dangerous and the Chinese have money. America is allowing them in.
@@godschild2-yd3jythe ferry is dangerous
aljazeera outside palestine issues operates as a US proxy
I have mainland Chinese colleagues here in Australia that complained all these are lies and China is still the best country to live in. And yet their entire families are all here in Australia. Really says a lot about their mentality.
you are paid by china
Hi I'm a Chinese immigrant in Canada. China no.1🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳🇨🇳😂
@@alextyyit’s your freedom to say whatever u want but my question to you is….so why did you immigrant to Canada since you love China/CCP so much?
@@strawbeare can’t agree more! I have met many Chinese ppl who moved to Canada. They are loaded and talk highly abt China. Well… then go back to China then!
The reason is that they can make a lot more in Australia. Plus the competition is much less. A master's can get you a pretty high paying job. To get the equivalent you would need a PhD. They plan to make money 💰 over seas and then return , where the living costs are much lower.
Most of these Chinese migrants would claim political persecution as the reason for leaving China. However, if you ask them about their view on Taiwan independence, the majority will fiercely argue against it. In their point of view, it is absolutely righteous for themselves to enter the US illegally to pursue their freedom, but it is sinful for the Taiwanese population wanting to live freely outside the ruling of Beijing dictatorship.
Absolutely. Chinese are such hypocrites. They are escaping their own country to flee the CCP, but yet then again they criticize the Taiwanese why they don’t want to join China!?? Where the irony in that??? 😂
Because not everyone in ROC 🇹🇼 is a DPP member/supporter .
Even the Overseas Chinese are majority pro-reunification .
@peekaboopeekaboo1165
That's exactly the point. The majority of these Chinese migrants are, like you said, pro-unification, but yet they themselves do not want to live in a China under CCP's rule. This is nothing but pure hypocrisy. By the way, overseas pro-unification folks can always move to China to enjoy their lives there in the motherland. No one in the free world would miss them.
@peekaboopeekaboo1165
That's exactly the point. The majority of these Chinese migrants, like you said, are pro-unification. However, they do not want to live in China under communist rule. This is pure hypocrisy.
@@peekaboopeekaboo1165 Majority? Lmao is not. Majority overseas chinese prefer going to Taiwan to China anyday
Can someone tell me how that family came here in May 2023 already living in a nice house in LA, car, abundance of food while I'm working and living with four room mates just to make ends meet?
These people apply for large loans from Chinese banks and then go to the United States.
@@RevolutionSeris Why they can get large loan from bank but not able to travel by flight? Interesting.
@@Xissb-f7z some people borrowed the money from their relatives and get loan from several banks by pledging their property. then they migrate to US with the money and never back to return the money. btw, some corruption criminals also will migrate to US with the corrupted money.
They probably know Chinese people living in San Gabriel valley who are quite affluent
Your country USA gives us $$$ that they stated is the working man's taxes. Thanks for the hard work and taxes you pay for me and my friends to come to USA and not have to work.
I live in The US there is no such things as the “American dream” anymore, everything is so expensive, stop coming here holy shit.
Dumplings going to be cheap now 😂
Yes we the American 🇺🇸🇺🇸people are sick of the immigrants here. Go home to your country
Immigrants go back to your country. We the American people don’t want you here
Well atleast we know they won't commit any crime like you know who...
They already are cheap. China towns here in NYC have the lowest prices.@@TruthTeller8888
Asylum seekers is a lie
Absolutely
CCP refugees.
Some of them look like corrupt Chinese officials who fled China with the $$$ they stole.
And you know this how?
You leave China claiming your are persecuted because of your Christian religion. Why don't they claim asylum in Ecuador?
That their instruction to infiltrate, not Ecuador.
They are using churches funded by NED to conduct subversive activities to overthrow government 😂
@@GameBoy-g5opossible
Ecuador doesn't allow it (I believe).
The mission is the US.
Emotional damage!!! To get asylum approval these people will say any BS they can about their country.
Some will have legitimate reasons but some will try to infiltrate as foreign spies.
I still don't understand why they left China...
And I think this video is FAKE...... Look at those Chinese people ...... They don't seem like people travelling very long journey, they more like tourists coming out of the hotel !!!
and you know know this how?
@@IamLeighton, all gusanos are telling the same BS about their homes, to get good friends with Uncle Sam.
The truth, 99% of these alleged "suffering " are lies , they are lying
In a few years these very same people will talk about how there is no racism in America and how I am lazy and how I should pull myself by my bootstraps.
Correct. And they will say how "hard" they worked for everything. and not given anything. Nothing but lies now and in the future.
At least they wont be hard to spot when the race war breaks out
Some of these will be fleeing prosecution rather than persecution.... Some will be fleeing for genuine reasons whilst many are probably fleeing financial problems, or pending prosecutions for criminal acts.
True and correct .
As expected... Al Jazeera and the rest of MSM are not reporting the complete story of Chinese illegal aliens in the U$A.
only 0.1% have real persecution stories. even in Pakistan 99% immigrate because of financial reasons but end up getting asylum on fake stories of persecution
They're mostly "leftover" superfluous men looking for "opportunity" in California.
most are criminals - some were found guilty and others are afraid they will be found guilty! you get the idea!
Chinese don’t need to go all the way to the u.s they can just go to southeast asia
Idk, they are acting like it’s a brave thing to do to flee to the US illegally. As a fellow Chinese living in America, I am not supporting or opposing their decision. However I hope your intent is pure and I wish you all best of luck. You will face many many challenges once you arrived, be prepared for the wrose and I wish you the best.
i oppose them. GET THEM OUT OF AMERICA ILLEGAL ALIENS
@frankchen "As a fellow Chinese living in America, I am not support..." Chinese living in America ? Your first loyalty is to CCP, then. In a few years time, when winnie gets desperate enough to attack Taiwan, you may well end up in an internment camp with that sort of attitude.
@@angusmckenzie9622 you know that Taiwanese people are also Chinese? And that ethnic identity doesn't define political views? Or are you lacking something in your head?
@@plumage.mp4 "You know that Taiwanese people..." Many Taiwanese are of Han ethnicity, that doesn't make them Chinese, any more than my antecedents render me Scottish. It is very clear that most Taiwanese don't share your view, I certainly don't, nor do most of the World. You and winnie can enjoy yourselves in your delusions.
The worst they could face here to them seems a whole lot better than what the Chinese Government will dish out. At least to the people fleeing, anything else is better than staying.
That by itself should tell you everything you need to know about the CCP.
As a Chinese, I have mixed feelings about this, I can only understand their reasoning for risking their lives to flee to a certain degree, but what if they are real criminals, they will say or do anything to escape justice, including disguise as an asylum seeker, there is no way to know for sure
the Chinese ones who come with their babies, wife, husband and mother i would say are the real people trying to escape what ever it is they're going through in China.
The single Chinese men, with short hair cut between ages 20-30 ,,military age who travels alone i would say are Chinese Trojan Horses, once they come here and settle in, i can only say Xi Jinping has to do is go on air give a certain signal and these Chinese trojan horse will do whatever to create chaos.
True
This is why border security is so important and it's not just abt illegal immigrants from China!
@@edwinhuang803 ok ,you know what on youtuber there's tons of videos about how to across border of mexico, if you search 'dunki process' or '走线'
if they are criminals, why the Chinese authority not arrest them?
Illegal immigration is not welcome, follow the legal process.
Too late ,, brandon has already taken his cut
American is not the land of freedom, which at least beloongs to the primitives, not European immigrants, everyone hv rights to immigrate to the land.
@@jimmysusanto6582 legally is the word you are missing.
Seeking asylum is legal.
@@jimsquire-chestnuts8381 seeking asylum is legal through a legal port of entry, not crossing the border by paying cartels. Get your facts right
I met some of these people in Thailand after COVID. There was a small group of Chinese who kept to themselves at our hostel. One day I overheard them in Chinese repeatedly talking about my country Mexico which got me to talk with them. They were quite happy to learn I could speak Chinese but more excited to learn I was from Mexico. They started asking me a bunch of questions about crossing the border into the US to which I bluntly told them I had no idea about and discouraged it. I asked where they got these crazy ideas from and they said that people were posting videos and tutorials of how to cross into the US online. The Chinese government hard handed approach to COVID was what made them leave. They wanted to go both for the freedom and economic benefits but they had a very naive and overly optimistic view of the US. They saw the high wages US workers were making but had no idea as to the incredibly high living costs associated with living there. I tried explaining that there was a housing shortage and that their expectations for life in the US would set them for disappointment but they either didn't believe me or brushed off my criticism. I also tried encouraging them to go to German or Australia instead (places which I feel would be better and easier for them to enter) but they seemed dead set on just going to the US. Unfortunately I don't know where they are now as Wechat is blindly and constantly blocking and deleting accounts in SE Asia without reason🙄.
You know what, in the US salary is $15 vs china $3 slave salary, that’s why they so excited, they probably lost their jobs in China
In china you can get a bowl of noodles for $0.50. in America it's 12$
@@Johnne009 It is not all about the cheap shot.
They are looking for employment, period. China is in straight up recession right now. Foreign capital leaving, factories shutting down, real estate prices nosedive, consumer demand is dead. Etc etc. these Chinese really think that 🇺🇸 is gravy like you said! Very accurate, but reality sucks!
These people are lack of education, thinking US is a dream heaven, lots of freedom and money falling from the sky. It's social media distributing wrong informations. Very unfortunate, small kids,old grandparents and teens are dragged along . Totally disgusting.
So these are the Chinese parents who said they travelled 1000 km everyday through forests and rivers to get to school....
Hypocrites are those parents !
Risking the lives of their children for their own selfish ambition of getting rich quick !
@@peekaboopeekaboo1165 it's a joke, karen
once they get the US asylum visa/passport, they go back China just like going to a day trip
It's not a joke if it's the truth@@connordoyle502
Yeah Karen, you 5 dolla long time
Many of those people escape China for economic reasons. They will realize that life in the USA is not like in Hollywood movies and that not everyone is rich. Most had a better life in China (they even had money for this expensive journey that many Americans don't have ) than they will have in the USA especially if they are not young or/ and can't speak English.
I trust them as an adult to make the right decision for themself.
You’re so naive. You don’t know anything about China and how it works. 😂
Well, on average, Americans of Chinese descent tend to move quickly into the upper middle class. By quickly I mean within a generation, not just in a few years. These people do it for their children's future.
@@pjacobsen1000
Those Chinese illegals are living off Gov welfare, charitable donations and getting employed as anti-CCP tools.
Yes, it's not all perfect just like any country. They will struggle especially if they don't speak English and I'm sure they know that so the fact that they're willing to endure tells you how bad it is for them in China. I think they would have a better understanding than say you, especially when over 600 million still live on $138 dollars a month, high youth unemployment, FDI flowing out, stagnating economy, repressive government, lack of freedom. I think they've calculated their risks.
Many of those that entered US watched video on Chinese media known as "Xiao Hong Shu" that teaches ways to enter US illegally. It is very common that many borrowed money from friends and relatives, max out credit cards or take loans from banks with no intention to pay back the money.
Exactly, on UA-cam if you search 走线 or dunki path, there’s tons of tutorials for across borders of the US
Vow , Mate , you got it so well. Last year , one female previous reporter who emigrated to japan , Who borrowed a bunch of money from relatives and financial outlets , and leave all these financial burdens to her father in his 70-ish , That women died of Hunger sadly in japan .
@@nicholasl5247 how can someone die of hunger in Japan huh?
@@nicholasl5247liar.
@@tunaktun3379 This is indeed shocking, but it just happened. Considering that the former Prime Minister of Japan died in a shooting, anything could happen
Everyone is not innocent, everyone is pretending to be stupid
💯👌
poverty, solitude make us vulnerable
@@BESMARTER-il4kn
They're not in poverty .
They got huge sum of money to pay off criminals of Human Trafficking !
@@peekaboopeekaboo1165
Sorry but for us , in Europe, poverty also means: a lack of first-class Universities, lack of infrastruture, a lack of highly-paid jobs... We often meet illegal migrants from Africa and Arab countries (Algeria, Morrocco;...) they flee dictatorship, gender discrimination (gays and lesbians in muslim countries!), they also flee family pressure and arranged marriage. They want freedom, education, arts, debates, and better living conditions. They want highly-paid jobs, they earn more in Europe for the same job done in their country.
@@BESMARTER-il4kn
Oh, I see !
You're correct about those illegals from Islamic countries and troubled African countries.
These Chinese individuals were unable to obtain a visa from the US government. However, they were still free to leave China with their Chinese passport issued by the Chinese government. They paid for their own flight to Central America and faced no obstacles or harassment from the Chinese authorities during their journey. It is interesting to note that despite their supposed desperation, they were able to leave China without issue. It's also ironic that they were leaving China legally, only to enter the US illegally.
They lied about their situation
Because these people are liars
Most asylum seekers are economic migrants, regardless of point of origin.
What are you implying? Do you think that it's illegal to leave China?
I didn't imply anything. The Chinese authorities allowed these Chinese individuals to leave the country. The US authorities did not grant them a visa to enter the country.@@TIENxSHINHAN
The saddest part is with all these trouble, they will realize one day that American Dream is not there anymore.
I beg to disagree.
@zehe "The saddest part is w..." Spread the word BEFORE they leave China.
Maybe not for you 😂
@@SarcasticCynic shhh, don’t tell any more Chinese.
Deport these Chinese spies back
Another wave of misguided belief that America is the best. They will find out life is difficult there - language barrier, cultural barrier, racism and societal issue will bring tremendous challenges. I wish them all the best.
I saw people taking that road with their new born babies, that just horrible people go through all that for lie
America is all of those things but once you’ve adjusted the opportunities that is presented to your children there is close to none.
Just like that mother said, "We have gone through the forest, nothing is more horrible than that." Do you think the things you mentioned would really stop them? You weren't born in China, you haven't lived there, and you haven't experienced China's Zero Covid Policy. You don't understand how people like them felt during that time.
People who wanted a better life couldn't speak out or criticize their government; they couldn't publicly complain about or oppose the policy without risking arrest. For some, freedom is paramount.
In America, they might be able to overcome language barriers, cultural differences, and the other challenges you mentioned if they work hard. In China, they can't, because the system won't allow it.
Still better than life in China. There's more discrimination in China believe it or not. If you were born in a poor town or village you can even enter a first tier city without a government permission. And don't even get me started if you're a Uyghur, or Tibetan
Can't blame them as China still like North Korea.
Dosent seem fair to those that go the right way. There’s a billion plus Chinese if too many get the same idea soon will be China instead of USA. How come you just have to cross the border illegally and then you can settle in LA dosent seem fair to me.
Exactly 👍🏽
I immigrated here legally. And I don't feel that it is "unfair" at all. It was 100% luck that I was born in Taiwan and not China. But it still took 4 years between when we applied for a visa and when it was granted. If my family was being persecuted by the government (my parents are Christian as well), waiting for 4 years not knowing if you're going to be thrown in prison is very scary. I'm not saying that we should let everyone into this country, but I don't blame these people for wanting what I have. It's not like I did anything more or better than them to earn my place here.
The problem is the U.S. can only take so many people. If everyone that wanted to move to the U.S. was allowed to, the country would have 3 billion people overnight. @@csong9940
@@csong9940 Stop practicing white man religion.
That's the intent....takeover.
If people really from poor countries, and even cannot get enough food, there is no any disrespect for them to do that, but like those people, they are not only liars, but also they even like to damage their country for their own interests, it doesn't deserve even single respect
Asylum is not related to economic status, it is related to politics and religion.
Totally agree
@@rarara93222:40 All these Chinese Christians will go California --- NOT Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas.
What American dream? Americans can't even get it.
😂
Americans who are born here think just because they were born here, they thought they already know how things work, they never learn how the country actually works and how to make money in their own economy.
These dumbasses go on to the internet, post stuff like that to announce that they don't know how to make money in their own country, to compete with immigrant families who are making a great living and life for themselves.
Get better or get wrecked. Stop crying if you were born here, speak English without an accent and have all the built-in connections. It's your own fault.
Those Chinese can. I bet that they are more hard working and smarter than average Americans.
the American dream is getting a job and sending money back home cuz usd does well in a low gpa economy
Lmao the Chinese cope in these comments is unfathomable. China is dirt poor compared to the United States.
May be these Chinese dont know that US National debt is $35 trillions and most Americans live paycheck to paycheck. I hope they bring enough money to survive the dream.
Those Chinese can do better.
Lmao the Chinese cope in these comments is unfathomable. China is dirt poor compared to the United States.
You do realize some minorities illegal or not do better than most Americans or illegal ones there’s a reason why Hispanic and black households make little income all together
They get treated better than us here. Maybe if they got their 1 billion population under control they’d live better. Instead want to come and invade ours.
The promise of $60K average salary and easy immigration law makes America sounds promising.
I do not understand why people still believe that America is the American Dream, when there are already changes and differences between now and the past. And America's immigration policy is limited. To be honest, we, the youth, were dissatisfied with our governments due to political decisions, new rules, and other issues.
US still much better than China, at least it’s a free country.
Thanks to the US propaganda machines. 😂
@@tchen8124 US is not good at propaganda
@@purpledream1045 lol. Do you old enough to remember the propaganda on Iraq? What about Russia and Ukraine, or Israel and Gaza.
US propaganda is now running 24h nonstop smear campaign on Chinese economy. That’s why these Chinese come to US.
Ignorance knows no bound! Wish them luck!😂😂
I’m so upset because I’m a genuinely married here in the United States ,why I’m upset!! because when I passed my citizenship interview and the officer said wait for few months for the approval of my oath taking ceremony sadly until now nothing later or mail from immigration it’s almost a year now of waiting if I’m going forward or what nothing , it’s really prostrating , and guess what guys they investigated me and my partner about our marriage if it is real marriage or not, close to 1 year nothing happen, but these guy, Crossing illegally here in the UNITED STATES without any hesitation the IMMIGRATION gave them an asylum after few days, so RIDICULOUS
Well said! I do understand that they so desperately want to come to the US but these people crossed the border without getting the proper immigration procedure, it's so unfair!
😂😂😂😂 come and see how hard it is
@@brandonjablasone7544
Physical hardship is temporary for those illegal aliens .
All they got to do is lie about "persecution", "seeking freedom" and being a "Christian" .
Easy way to get asylum, permanent residence and citizenship !
You need to tell them that you were persecuted by the Chinese communists. The US government loves to hear that.
it is not fair---
How these people afford to live in LA is mind boggling?
They’re not economic migrants. They have the money but can’t get approval. Chinese people are generally industrious people and adaptable. If they can charge you for air, they would
Other Chinese (most likely family or friends) help set them up or took them in.
Chinese people care about each other so they help one another out.
Unpaid bank loans ... which is a crime in all countries !
Living off Gov welfare, charitable donations and getting employed as anti-CCP tools.
Cultures outside of the western one are family oriented and help each other. Not individualistic as the west
The dream of being a hypercapitalism wage slave who can't afford a house and barely an apartment working 50 to 60 hours a week.
move
My sister in law has applied to get into the USA legally for 10 years now, and is still waiting. It’s immoral to cut the lines while others are waiting
At least she can get in line. Many people doesn't even have the path to apply because they don't have US citizen relatives
@@TraConCheungThey don’t need a relative
Well your sister is doing it the legal way. Kudos to her. She is welcomed. We don’t want freeloading lying criminals like these people.
Just tell her the cartel can get her in the u.s. in a week, its that simple
In every country there’ll be people trying to leave their country illegally to escape arrest. Question is why these people decided to do illegal things when in their own country?
Actually, these people who left will regret later when they found the new country is not as rosy as they thought it to be.
"It's call the american dream, because you have to be asleep to believe it."
Haha.
Lmao keep coping wumao
Why is the US allowing easy entry to these Chinese, when it takes drastic action against the Marshallese citizens whose country had made sacrifices for the advancement of the US? Is the US our real true friend?
A truly "real and humble" video capturing "America".
Do these migrants have anything to offer for their new country? My guess is:no.
Immigration is the back bone of America. All immigrants regardless of where they come from work hard and typically strive to create a better life for their children unlike Americans that have lost their desire to achieve success and kick out their kids at 18, and feel entitled to
You don't know if they are skilled laborers or college grads. I lived in Los Angeles for 17 years and now in San Diego for 5. I had coworkers over the years who crossed the border illegally, worked very hard to get their citizenship via various methods, and they are so appreciative to be here where the drug cartel isn't the law of the land. Even if these immigrants don't have a college degree or skill for labor jobs, they are willing to do whatever work possible (from personal experience working with immigrants). They are happy to sweep the floors in a factory or do housekeeping/landscaping jobs to earn a buck. This country was built and will continue to be built by immigrants whether they came here legally or not.
@@ChimiChimiChurryPie I find it confusing. These Chinese migrants can make more in China than earning a few bucks from sweeping the floor in the us. These Chinese migrants still believe American dreams still exist when anti Chinese is on the rise.
Offer to Xi-jinping what ? Nowadays China is totally Xi's country.
There is no American dream people! We are struggling ourselves in maybe different ways
It is not Paradise, but a dream.
to obtain asylum approval, these stowaways do their best to repeat their lines. Something must be done to stop this illegal entry. This is smuggling, not the route, and extremely unfair to those who legally enter the borders.
As an American graduate living overseas, these foolish people will live to regret their action later on.
Okay “Lee”. That sounds to me most likely Chinese origin.
LOL, you sound like someone's whose US visa didn't get approved and is now salty instead of an actual american expat
@@tannerrocha8710 Yeah he is a member of the 50 cent army of CCP
@elielee7364 you should be proud that the US government accepted y'all wholeheartedly, and hassle - free. If you experienced hate crime, why don't you fight back? to those people? instead of complaining here.
Suffering 30 days and 30 nights traveling is nothing than more than being in jail in DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES COUNTY JAIL
I thought Chinese love their country 😢
Forced to love..😂😂
Hahaha, in every country, you have some people love their country, some not, that’s normal
Its a lie obviously
America is full. Not of cheeseburgers but expensive homes, endless debt, and a declining currency
The Chinese cope in these comments is unfathomable. Just accept your country is dirt poor.
And now chinese and venezulaians thanks guys
The American dream has turned into the American nightmare.
The Chinese cope in these comments is unfathomable. Just accept your country is dirt poor.
Yeah for us natural born Americans or rightful descendants.
Jackson has house even locals can't afford working 30 years...😂😂
thats not his real name 😂
What they dreamed of in America before is not realistic, nothing is easy and they will realize how difficult it is to start the life of an American unless they have lots of money to start with.
It's nothing compared to the challenges of building a successful life in China.
@@pjacobsen1000 What is your definition of “a successful life” in China? China has hundreds of millions of middle class income families. Many of them are richer than you and me living in the west. And you said “nothing compared to the challenges of building a successful life in China.”??? You don’t know what you’re talking about.
@@haniahannslew4108 "you and me living in the west." Maybe you live in the west, but I don't. I live in China.
@@haniahannslew4108 " China has hundreds of millions of middle class income families. Many of them are richer than you and me living in the west. " - where is the evidence for this? Give us some numbers.
I'm tired of this notion that just because a person wants a US Visa they should get one. Every country has reasons why applications get denied. Not everyone who gets denied should be given asylum.
That's racist!!!
Al Jazeera is usually better at vetting its sources and news. But I doubt that is all those people did to fled China was being christian. Theres lots of christians in China who practice openly. So there is definitely more to the cause of them fleeing China. I wish Al Jazeera did better at this story cause it gives me U.S. media bias slant big time by not seeking to know more of the back story
Correct 💯
Are you sure? I heard there was a crackdown lately
@@Allaiya.
It's fake news and disinformation.
Only those Christian who've committed crimes of unlawful assembly, distributing illegal materials, illegal building structures and act of sedition.
These migrants would say anything to get their residency in the US. The Chinese government is not here to defend itself.
well my grandma in china is a chris like 10years and there is a little church in our little coutry many people have religions in china they just want green card
9:42 Pouring black ink on a flag is truly disrespectful, and claiming asylum under false pretenses as a Christian is deceitful. It's heartbreaking to see the struggles migrants endure to reach the USA through South America, but it's hard to trust their intentions sometimes
I trust none of them.
Laborer earns $20 an hour in the USA .
Which laborer wouldn’t want that ?
I am a Malaysian.
My forefathers came from China on a rickety ship for a better living …..it is a normal thing.
@windson3wong "My forefathers came from China on a rickety ship f... Statistically, they were probably attracted to Malaysia for the jobs available in tine mines and pepper plantations set up by the British. Better to work as a coolie than starve under the Manchus. That's not the profile of illegal immigrants crossing into the US.
The federal minimum wage is $7.25. If they manage to make $20 an hour as a fast food worker in California they would end up spending all of that due to high cost of living. After tax they're really only getting paid around 15$ per hour and that's about $2.2k per month. With rent going for around 2k for a small apartment that leave them with about $200 to live on each month. It sounded good until you factor in the expenses and you realized you're living just to work.
Rent and groceries is so expensive in America that $20/hour will not be enough money.
@@kccgurl
Migrants are very resilient.
They will make it work.
@@kccgurl cuz there're $1000/mo basements in Brooklyn and the Bronx and also $5000/mo 2br in a 30-floor apartment in Manhattan.
I wonder why all these newly arrived asylum seekers all live in big bright houses and people who were born in the country or who have been living in the country for years legally have trouble finding apartments.
Other Chinese (most likely family or friends) helped set them up or took them in.
They borrowed a lot of money from Chinese Bank and never plan to return it. You can call it fraud.
都是有钱人
Relatives and friends help them out. There are still good samaritans you know. And these asylum seekers are not yet legal. They are awaiting US immigration to process their status. Don’t be manipulated by right wing politicians and right wing media to scare you.
@@郑毅鹏If they are rich, why risk their lives? If they are rich, they can enter the US easily. One requirement for getting a US visa is to show your bank account and hotel booking and tourist itinerary. Millions of rich Chinese enter the US that way every year, even now. You should use some common sense.
" a gang of people pointed guns at me"
Welcome to america
Naive people. The grass is not greener in America.
It is so green it's blue in America, compared to China
Sorry guys but it's not American dream anymore, it has turn to American nightmare.
Lmao the Chinese cope in these comments is unfathomable. China is dirt poor compared to the United States.
These people all have sense of justice. Glad you interviewed them.🎉
I just met Tian Ge at a 24 hour fitness in LA area. Happy to report he is still out there hustling. He takes shower at the gym because where he lives has no running water. Lives basically in a shack. Like many migrants to this country, life is not as easy as it seems, but he seemed positive and happy. I could understand the concerns about illegal immigration as i share those as well, but as a human being who would want to have hopes and aspirations for a better life, I also see their longing and desire to change their situation. I hope to see him again and wish that guy the best!
I thought china 🇨🇳 was a developed country in the world. So what's the reason behind the second richest country in z world but the citizens run away
Second Richest 😂 on paper may be .
everything is opaque in China so nobody knows the actual economy of china
2nd highest GDP. Not Richest. Also, they are developing not developed per UN. Why would anyone run to the US? money ofc, what else.
@@Tabula_Rasa1 agree.. there is difference between ccp lies and truth
in gdp per capita is really low, in the world ranking like 72 last year
Trick 1 how to move entire family to US. Carrying a baby splashing china flag in an event and claiming ccp oppress their relatives in mainland.
Moving to USA would be the worst decision of their lives
That’s why they keep coming 😂
Hundreds of Han Chinese
No. They live better than we do. They will keep coming in droves.
Love the old Chinese smoking guy…he’s just so chill even after the perilous journey
These people are really misguided. They have no idea what they have left behind.
Compared to China? Who wants the Chinese nightmare?
Why is the government letting so many migrans enter the country? I don't understand, the US is having an economoc crisis, we the citizens are suffering and on top of that we have to pay for their food, housing, and health insurance. Illinios where I live is planning to increase the taxes in big scale to pay for their needs, why do I have to pay for them, I work so hard and I've never receive a penny from the government but these people do 😢
What makes you think you pay for them?
Well the US has built a reputation around the world as a beautiful country that if you work hard you will achieve the American dream, idk when this reputation will die out in other countries
@@DrTTube the budget the are going to pass states clearly how many millions are going to be used for their needs. The goverment is telling us in our face.
Migration of less than 0.3% of the population annually is not causing the economic crisis. Its increasing inequality with the top 10% gaining more wealth every year at the expense of every one else.
the democrats need the illegal vote think of just how many of them say thank you to Biden when they’re interview
American dream? do it the legal way and what about those people who actually waited and spent hundreds of dollars just to be in the US and you get to see this mess.. it's just mind blowing how we ended up this way.
100s of $ it cosy 50,000 K with allsaid and done for a greencard AND that's if you want to assimilate NOT live like your in China
Started with Obama and then again with Briben. They want to replace us and for the world to become a globalist planet. If I could leave earth I would.
...very hard to watch 😢 sending ❤
The problem is that most Chinese arriving in the states have “American Dream” but not “American Values”. They left China seeking better life but continue to support CCP in the states.
Yes my mother -in-law (from mainland China) still think China is number 1. Brainwashed. We argue a lot (she is living with me in America) so I tell her if you are not happy living in my house, she should go back to China.
And how do you know that? Not everyone is like that.
If you re chinese or asian period, you are like that
wow us is experiencing a whole new level of alien invasion
😅😅😅😅😅😅 as opposed to the white aliens in 1600s ..
@@johnathandaviddunster38 Exactly.
Well the country shouldn’t have spread that the US is a utopia, cause many 3rd world countries believe that the US is a utopian country which attracts them and many illegaly immigrate for false dreams
@@johnathandaviddunster38 what does that have to do with what has been BUILT since then?
@@757CitiesReppa yeah what have been built by slaves and immigrants building the roof over your head
They can practice any religion in any of those Latin countries , just another lame excuse. And the lady who threw paint , shd be happy she is safe and work on her next chapter of life instead of focusing her energy on demonsing China.
What is freedown , it is subjective, sensitive and like onions layers....all the best for those you who made it
She need to make sure her asylum application can be approved, that's why she threw paint. I don't think she will do that anymore once she received the green card
Amen. You see the truth, through the lies of these people
What an incredible video. Well done.
I'd like to told you more about Chinese migrant history, before HK handover to China, their destination was Hong Kong, tons of ppl swimming to across border to HK, our country ruined that place atm, ppl changed their destination , they gone to the developed countries .
@@kenyup7936
Funny false narrative and disinformation.
Most ex-PRC illegal migrants chose to stay after the return of HK to China .
ROC 🇹🇼 is a developed country but so few Hongkies are emigrating there !
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Oh look ... it's the closest China basher .
Al Jazeera omit facts of criminal acts by those Chinese illegals... knowingly paying off criminals and committed crimes back home in PRC (eg. Human Traffickers, unpaid bank loans, estafa, theft/embezzlement) .
BS@@kenyup7936
Open boarders 8n America, come one come all....Biden
😣 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😆😆😆😆😆
The joke is on us , we thought
This would never happen.
I'm from Los Angeles and now live in China... and I'm so happy for these people
Its called the American dream because you can dream about how good it used to be haha
Is called the American dream because you have to be asleep to believe it. -George Carlin
Lmao the Chinese cope in these comments is unfathomable. China is dirt poor compared to the United States.
Got that right.
Keep dreaming, wumao
Jackson seems have decent life in USA like middle class standard. I am curious how this illegal immigrant able to rent a home and buy car?
U$ Gov welfare and charitable donations ... this include jobs as anti-CCP tools (online trolls, petition signers, public demonstrators, "eyewitness/survivors" role playing)
BECAUSE he is a criminal, took out loan in China that he ain’t paying back. He lied about his situation. No one stopped him from leaving the country because there is no reason to believe he’s making a run for it. Kick him out this country. We don’t need him.
come on, they just came here illegally, they are not homeless😂 15:11
Biden gives free driver's license and food cards. It's a joke going around that for free medical and a place to live, go to Mexico and come back illegally........just sayin'......
Because they committed finance crime in China, fled with a lot of money!
Thanks to the great American propaganda machines.😂😂
Yet they don’t realize that the American dream is no more
If you try to come here: You will go through the proper LEGAL process of become a LEGAL citizen.
Otherwise stay where you are.
Stop having babies!
If they got their 1 billion population under control they wouldn’t need to be fleeing.
YEAH! You can't have a visa but you can walk through our fence, welcome to America...👌😃
Close the border
America does not belong to anyone, it’s god property. You should feel grateful
Life is much harder in the west nowdays, after Covid...economically speaking for sure its harder. In China life is incredibly cheap and if you don't look for trouble and mind your business you will be much better off. *I'm a UK citizen living in China and this is how I feel after living and having family in both countries.
You are in White Expat Area!!! They are not!! Go travel to more poorer part of China! And try to take video!
The amount of animal/pets cruelty in China is absolutely devastating.
have you gone to 3rd or 4th tier cities or the countryside the quality of life differs greatly depending on the area
From the great wall of China to the great wall of America
There's no high speed rail here, you're set up for disappointment!
Soooo unfair. I’ve been waiting for two years to immigrate from Canada to USA. My husband is American and our sons are American/canadian dual citizens. Although I’ve been approved and paid thousand in fees to USA gov … I still have yet to receive my paperwork or green card. Years. But these people have special privileges I don’t understand. It’s like the process honours only the illegal immigrants but can’t be bothered with those of us who did things the right and legal way. Frustrating to see all that is going on over there while I’m still unable to join my family.
Well... their special privilege is probably costing a lot more money and is a LOT more dangerous. They're also not documented so even if you were given the chance, I highly doubt you would do the same.
They are an entitled bunch thanks to our evil administration. Hope your legal paperwork goes through soon. It’s insane.
Most of them are gonna regret it big time I reckon. If someone can't make it in their native country, it's unlikely they can make it in a country, where they do not speak much of the language, and worse still, for those who are past their prime.
if China were better why’re many despite living here for years not move back?
@@gametri-eq6lj 1. I said "most of them". Those you have seen might not be those I am referring to. 2. It also depends on whether moving back is an option for them or not. 3. I am not comparing the two countries, and I do not think that I am equipped with that kind of information to do so. Please do not read my words out of context. 4. To answer your own question, you should ask them instead of assuming.
There is religious freedom in china
You dont bother anyone
Nobody bothers you
Ive been numerous times to PRC
These are simply economic migrants
There are many countries in asia and Latin america they could have settled
Example philippines 80% catholic
Economy won't be able to accomodate that much number of refugees. Plus, the ongoing tensions in the WPS will not make it easy.
The Chinese government watch closely all the Christian churches in China.
How come people with good character and morals commit a crime so easily
depot all these scammers
I'm all for legal immigration. Not illegal immigrants. We have to keep track of everyone responsibly. I keep telling the government to use millions of law enforcement drones and robots, but I don't know if they're working on it or not. I've seen some sweet drones, but they need to be upgraded in the ways I've been bringing up.
My parents and forefathers were once have a chance to migrate to USA because our country was once their territory but they did Not. They chose to become Independent and rule their own land. I would say semi because USA really never left. The one odd about our generation we have to go through the same process like everyone else. While USA citizens are free visa to come to our islands, we are not. Many Chinese immigrants also came to us by boats but that was when they were persecuted during the early 1900's and the Mao time. Same with the Vietnam time. Whatever the reason, they are uncontrolled. These immigrants have no respect at all at your immigration laws. If you want to end up like us in South China Sea go ahead.
@@suskagusip1036 if they use what I've been telling them to, we could easily keep every single person in check. And dominate all missions world wide.
@Melinda_Ross Nah, US can grow a lot more, US land is huge
@Melinda_Ross no. You've had enough of Bidens ways of wrongly doing things. If we set up everything before allowing people to come in, we'd be able to handle it far better. But, Biden didn't. He shoved everyone in and said deal with it.
Lol…the “American Dream” who’s gonna tell them. 😂😂😂
Compared to China? Who wants the Chinese nightmare?
Under normal circumstances, various aspects of life in China are not restricted, it's just that censorship of speech and behavior is relatively strict, especially after the pandemic. As long as you don't speak out in government settings or joke among friends, it's fine. Most people here may have been subjected to political persecution or have a strong dislike for the Communist Party. It is also possible that they lack the ability to live in China and have an overly idealistic view of American utopian society.
BULLSHIT
An overly idealistic view from where?
where's the 2nd part to this?
These the people that think its greener on the other side..clowns
Nothing wrong with going anywhere including US if that's legal
Crossing illegally is not legal
@@TruthTeller8888 are u ok? did u understand what the comment means?
Imagine risking it all then find American dream nothing like you been told and people are homeless in streets of America 😂
Now, I have to consider which demographic I should donate to.
Not for the Chinese ive never seen a homeless Chinese a day in my life in fact they tend to he extremely successful
@@rollinia7770并不用，他们在中国的借贷平台借走了很多钱，也向他们的朋友借走了很多钱，他们可能比一般的美国人要富有
Keep coping, wumao
No, they house 20 or 30 of them in one house, ive seen it with my own eyes
Why people say China the best country to live 😢but why escape to usa
because they tried fool ppl and it works in a certain time , but they can't fool ppl all the time
很简单，因为美国可以做流浪汉免费领取食物物品不劳而获。中国最大的美国视频博主，200万粉丝，就是一个流浪汉拍摄如何乞讨的视频。
Not all are going to American for American dream, some are running from debt. There is another documentary made by CNA on this same issue. I am sure some are running to seek democracy and religious freedom but not all.
05:20 is this guy joking?? there are over 4 million Chinese immigrants in the USA? How many Americans in China? Ten? And hundreds of thousands of Chinese get work, study & travel visas for the USA every year 🇺🇸
There is not a single honest immigration lawyer. They are all liers.
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I agree with you and I believe that the secret to financial stability is having the right investment ideas to enable you earn more money, I don’t know who agrees with me but either way I recommend either real estate or bitcoin and stocks..
I invested 10k in Robinhood about a year ago and it steadily went down, now my portfolio is down to $800. I don't know what to do and i am in between jobs
Understanding your financial needs and making effective decisions is very essential. If I could advise you, you should seek the help of a financial advisor. For the record, working with one has been the best for my finances...
@@AllisonSherman657 Mind if I ask you to recommend this particular coach you using their service? Seems you've figured it all out.
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American dream had stopped in the late 90's people...lol..
Keep coping, wumao
We don’t want these illegal Chinese coming the USA as they do not have interest in upholding the American constitution or values. These groups are just taking advantage of the American economic situation and do not contribute to the success of the USA as a society. Rather all of these people further strengthen shadoq parallel societies within America and create chaos. I hope the those who uphold the us constitution will put an end to this chaotic invasion that is trying to undermine American prosperity
These people couldn't hand in a application to American embassy to go to US legally due to broken financial credibility or poor character reference, however, they still afford to pay USD50k for this trip. They also carried plenty cash in their packpacks. They will find all sorts of horrible excuses to make sure they get a refugee visa.
something is really wrong with these people
I am Colombian and live in China.
So hard and cofusing to see these images, of both worlds colliding.
Can't imagine any of my friends here doing that difficult, expensive and risky trip from South America to US.
A lot of Chinese are big gamblers by nature. And many of them are willing to sacrifice one generation for the future generations. The US is still the country with the most opportunities to strike rich (at least these people believe so).
@@jimtso9802 calm down and have some weed
Most of these people have criminial records or in debt. They have nothing else to lose.@@jimtso9802