Chinese Crossings at US Border Spike, Two Sessions, and Electric Vehicle Probes
Mar 5, 2024
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Chinese nationals entering the US illegally, 'two sessions' in China, US probe into Chinese electric vehicles, national security concerns, economic challenges in the electric vehicle market
Rise in illegal Chinese migration to the US driven by political repression and economic challenges poses national security threats.
The peculiar dynamics of China's upcoming two sessions show struggles with economic policies and political personnel changes.
Deep dives
Illegal Chinese Migration to the US
The surge of Chinese migrants entering the United States illegally has raised concerns. In 2023, over 24,000 Chinese migrants were apprehended at the border, a significant increase from previous years. Reasons for this surge include political repression in China, economic challenges, and encouragement from the CCP. This influx poses threats to US national security and legal systems.
Annual Two Sessions in Beijing
The upcoming two sessions in Beijing, involving the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and the National People's Congress, reflect China's political landscape. These sessions traditionally rubber-stamp decisions made by the Communist Party. This year's two sessions are peculiar due to the Chinese Communist Party's struggles with economic policies and personnel changes. The subdued nature of the sessions underscores China's challenges.
Scrutiny of Chinese Electric Vehicles
Concerns have emerged over Chinese electric vehicles entering the US market, prompting the Commerce Department's probe. The vehicles' connected car technology raises national security worries. The investigation focuses on the potential data security risks posed by Chinese EVs, notably BYD vehicles. The US must address underlying issues like China's non-market economy and protectionist policies to mitigate these concerns.
Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to discuss the surge in Chinese nationals entering the United States illegally, what's driving this phenomenon, and how policymakers ought to respond. They then turn to the upcoming "two sessions" in which the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and the National People’s Congress will convene, and what makes this year's rubber stamping sessions so peculiar. Finally, they discuss the U.S. Department of Commerce's recent probe into the importation of Chinese electric vehicles, and its national security implications.
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