From China To US: The Illegal Trek Chinese Migrants Are Making To America | Part 1/3 - Walk The Line
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Published 2024-05-18
Meanwhile, CNA correspondent Wei Du arrives in Ecuador, where the Chinese migrants start their long trek to America. She speaks to a group about why they chose to leave China, and travels with them from Ecuador to Colombia to get a first-hand experience of the migrant trail.
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00:00 Introduction
01:27 Chinese migrants waiting at the US border
04:15 Quito, Ecuador: China's gateway to the US?
07:38 Why do the Chinese want to migrate to the US?
10:12 Americans unhappy about border crossers
12:33 Guest house for people "walking the line"
16:41 How dangerous is the journey?
19:46 How many migrants are camping at the border?
23:09 A flight filled with Chinese migrants
27:33 Preparing gear for a week-long jungle trek
31:31 Chinese border crossers taken in by US Border Patrol
35:57 A family prepares to cross the Panamanian jungle
38:55 Different routes, difficulties, and prices
40:10 Dangers of hiking through the Darien Gap
42:53 Permission to enter a drug cartel's territory
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About the show: Tens of thousands of Chinese citizens join the migrant trail to America. What has driven them to such desperation? And is the American Dream all it’s made out to be?
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All Comments (21)
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You know why there are some chinese people struggling so hard to made their way to the US? Because there are so many chinese people doing immigration agencies in the US. They are using the social medias to propaganda how easy to get a job in the US and how well paid salary of the job in US. But honestly, In fact, the majority of undocumented immigrants in the United States face significant challenges in terms of living standards, economic opportunities, and access to social services due to their lack of legal status.
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Great reporting. You really deserve an award for your honest reporting... I'm American and worked in Venezuela many years and saw first hand many of the same things you've reported. It is very sad so many people risk their lives just for a few freedoms many of us take for granted...
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I married a Asian ,we paid attorney fees and UCIS fees + took years of waiting 7+ as a US citizen I am not OK with an illegal invasion.
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If US citizens tried to enter China illegally, the reception would be very different. China has real borders.
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Man I'm 28 mins in and my jaw is just dropped by this dad whos taking his family through some of the most treacherous jungle on planet earth, and he just does not seem to understand the difficulty that lies ahead of him. They're buying chocolate. No canned food, no stove, but chocolate. They seem like absolutely wonderful people, very happy family, but I can already tell its gonna be one hell of a hard journey for them. I wish these people the best.
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Documentary of the year! Incredible work by Wei Du & everyone involved to put all these together. Really cannot wait for the other parts!
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This is definitely an award-winning documentary from CNA! Thank you so much!
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I have watched the 3 parts in one shot. Wei Du and the team did a great job..Salute and respect👍👍👍
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Thank you CNA, Wei Du and the team ⭐️ Respect
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I just finished the whole series and wow! The details and the risks 🙏 amazing work and thank you ❤
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Truly jaw dropping and amongst the best documentaries I’ve ever seen. I’ve seen other coverage of this dangerous route but this version stood out for the human aspect. The connection between reporter and subject. That’s what matters most.
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Congratulations CNA for the quality, themes and dedication to documentaries. Brilliant.
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This is going to be the documentary of the year. I have not seen any documentary that is so captivating and tugs at my heart strings.
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👏the most thrilling reality “show” (also it’s a heartbreaking story) that make me think hard about life. Thanks to WeiDu & team 🥇+ CNA
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Well done Wei Du, you are a brave soul to cover this story. We should broadcast this all over China and let people know that grass is not greener on the other side
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My kudos to Wei Du for making such a compelling documentary… great work….
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Fantastic documentary. Thank you! Awaiting Parts 2 & 3. Safety, patience and peace to all 🕊️🇨🇳 🇪🇨 🇨🇴 🇵🇦 🇲🇽 🇺🇸🕊️
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There are millions of dollars being scammed dayly but these people are gambling with their lives and the lives of their young children! I feel so sad.
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Great job, Wei Du and team! Exceptional storytelling and taking risks to feature this! I loved the human side of individual stories.
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Thanks Wei Du, and the whole team for covering this. Never thought there are so many people that are willing to go through all these difficulties to reach their American dream. Whatever reasons they have for leaving their own country, I wish them all the very best. May God make their future path easier. God bless them and God bless America too. All the best CNA.