Report: Groups of military-age males from China and South America are illegally entering the United States

 A recent report has revealed that groups of military-age males from China and South and Central American nations like Honduras and Colombia are illegally entering the United States.

The report, released by investigative journalist Nick Shirley on Aug. 1, includes firsthand accounts and interviews of residents and local officials in the area around the southern border. A woman who owns property adjacent to the border described the constant struggle of dealing with groups of illegal migrants camping by her home.

"I see them every day, groups of young men, some of them Chinese, setting up camps near my property," the woman said. "They often say they’re heading 'to camp,' and I can’t help but wonder if they mean a military camp. It feels like something out of a Red Dawn scenario."

In addition to the woman’s testimony, Shirley spoke with Mayor Bill Wells of El Cajon, California. Wells discussed the broader implications of the border crisis on local governments and how the influx of illegal migrants is bankrupting counties and placing immense pressure on public resources.

"The financial strain on our county is overwhelming," Wells said. "We are seeing unprecedented numbers of migrants, many of whom are young men of military age, and this is causing a ripple effect throughout our community services and infrastructure."

In his investigation, Shirley also discovered that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the Border Patrol are not only aware of the crossings but are actively aiding the illegal immigrants in their journey.

"The NGOs are providing food, shelter and logistical support to these migrants, essentially helping them on their way," Shirley explained. "What's more concerning is that Border Patrol agents, under current administration policies, are seemingly turning a blind eye if not outright facilitating these crossings."

Democrats still ignoring the potential national security threat of illegal immigrants from China

This report has ignited a firestorm of concern among citizens and lawmakers alike. The possibility that military-age individuals from countries like China could be entering the U.S. with potentially hostile intentions has brought the issue of border security back to the forefront of national discourse.

"These are not just families seeking a better life; these are young men who could pose a serious threat to our national security," said one anonymous source familiar with border security operations. "The fact that this is happening with the tacit support of NGOs and the Border Patrol is deeply troubling."  

In a report from July, U.S. authorities claimed to have encountered over 55,000 Chinese migrants illegally crossing from Mexico in the past 18 months, primarily through the rugged desert mountains east of San Diego. This marks a significant increase from 3,813 crossings in 2022 due to the economic and political fallout from China's extended COVID-19 lockdowns. In line with this, the Department of Homeland Security(DHS) has made China the largest source of illegal migration outside the United States over the past three years.

Once on U.S. soil, Chinese migrants surrender to U.S. agents and express a fear of persecution in their home country – a first step in seeking asylum.

Those entering the U.S. through the mountainous regions outside San Diego are subjected to interviews with Border Patrol agents trained to screen for possible Communist Party and military ties. The agents cross-reference the passports and personal information of these migrants with data from nations that share information with the United States. However, DHS officials note that cooperation with China is limited, resulting in scant additional information.