Kristi Noem alleges China is funneling migrants into US (opens original article in a new tab)

Kristi Noem alleges China is using networks to funnel Chinese nationals into the U.S. and supply fentanyl precursors to Mexican cartels.

• Kristi Noem claims U.S. intelligence indicates Beijing-backed networks are helping Chinese nationals enter the U.S.
• Noem alleged a coordinated system involving Chinese operations in Latin and South America to facilitate border crossings for young Chinese individuals.
• Republicans reported over 22,000 encounters with Chinese nationals at the southern border since 2023.