CBP: More Chinese migrants now crossing San Diego border than Mexicans

The number of Chinese migrants crossing the San Diego border into the U.S. have surpassed the number of Mexican nationals in recent months, according to new data released by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Surpassing Mexicans: The CBP data reveals that 21,000 Chinese nationals have been encountered at the southern border near San Diego since the current fiscal year began in October. This number — more than the recorded 18,700 encounters with Mexican nationals — makes Chinese people the second-largest nationality after Colombians at 28,000.

 The number of Chinese individuals attempting to cross the border into the U.S. has been rising since fiscal year 2021, reaching over 24,000 in fiscal year 2023. According to the U.S. Border Patrol Chief, there has already been a substantial surge of more than 500% in the number of Chinese migrants detained at the San Diego border as compared to the same period last year...more