Can These Chinese Asylum Seekers Reach Their 'American Dream'? | Part 3/3 - Walk The Line

[@hansstevanus]

Huge respect for CNA team for the documentary. I can't imagine how complex is the logistic and the amount of work for this.

[@RoyLimisAw3s0me]

not hard; with money and proper visas from all the country; if Wei Du is SG (SG passport is hella strong)...

[@adlerzwei]

@@RoyLimisAw3s0me The literally had to deal with smugglers and human trafficers. Getting visas was the easy part.

[@siddrane90]

​@@RoyLimisAw3s0me You are ignoring the fact that visa and strong passport don't matter much to the smuggler, drug trafficer and corrupt officials , one wrong move or misunderstanding (like recordings from camera) someone could have easly end up 💀

[@RoyLimisAw3s0me]

​@@siddrane90 i highly doubt a corrupted official will want to kill anyone LMAO.. all jokes aside; I meant the reporter passport should be a Singapore citizen which makes it easier to apply for visas plus a work visa is much easier to get to visit USA (bit I could be wrong cos I am not an immigration specialist haha)

[@ShhhHhhhz]

@@RoyLimisAw3s0me The Host Wei Du is from Hong Kong thus took a plane out of Panama to Mexico skipping visa rigmaroles for countries along the way like Costa Rica, El Salvador, Hondurus, Guatamala. If Host was a Singaporean this would not have been a problem

[@ChibiOlia]

Would be nice to do a Part 4 "Year later, where are they now?"

[@shake_shells11]

Picking strawberries in Democrats’ plantation 😂😂

[@2KSnSLifestyle]

​@@shake_shells11Excellent propaganda for China. The grass is much better in China than America.

[@miss_jess]

they'll be even worse off than they were in china and wishing they never went to the u.s. these people were lied to about what the u.s is like and what life is like for migrants there

[@RS-ff1cv]

definitely

[@sugarman08]

LIVING ON WELFARE GETTING SNAP BENEFITS HOUSING AND DRIVING AROUND IN ILLEGAL MOTORCYCLES WITH NO LICENSES NO REGISTRATION NO INSURANCE IF YOU NEED TO KNOW ANYTHING ELSE

[@wenfangtang6210]

One of the best documentaries in recent years that touches on many aspects of human life in diverse social environments without the usually tinted ideological lens. Totally worth watching.

[@goldsilvervscrisiscollapse4320]

One of the most obvious pro-American sinophobic documentaries of this decade. Illegal Migrants arrive in the USA from India, Taiwan, indeed from all over the world. The specific focus on Chinese crossing the border, particularly when safer ways of illegally"overstaying"the visa, has been a talking point only fringe USA right-wing outlets talk about

[@goldsilvervscrisiscollapse4320]

what do you even mean. This ENTIRE piece is tinted by ideological lens. Literal American propaganda, which is the only country making this claim while providing zero evidence

[@martinma9546]

I say Blad & Bankrupt have a better one, he walked the path, all the way, pretending to be a migrate.

[@lukamodricc]

​@@martinma9546Not everything, He showed The Darien gap and then straight to Mexico

[@martinma9546]

@@lukamodricc true, also skipped most of the mexico, straight to mexcio-american border.

[@juznikon]

I watched all 3 episodes. Thank you CNA for this documentary. It has opened my eyes and helped me understand the world better. Thank you Wei Du and team for risking your lives to bring us this story. You guys should be given an international award!

[@goldsilvervscrisiscollapse4320]

One of the most obvious pro-American sinophobic documentaries of this decade. Illegal Migrants arrive in the USA from India, Taiwan, indeed from all over the world. The specific focus on Chinese crossing the border, particularly when safer ways of illegally"overstaying"the visa, has been a talking point only fringe USA right-wing outlets talk about

[@blockraven22]

you should watch timmy karter and baldnbankrupt video on their migrant trail. It's insane what the migrants have to go through.

[@yangzhang4852]

4:47 As the father of a two-year-old girl, the tender voice of the little girl saying goodbye in this scene brought me to tears. Actually, I've not only watched Du Wei's work but also numerous other KZbinrs' videos on walk the line, including those by Spanish-speaking KZbinrs (I have a basic understanding of Spanish). However, this particular moment in this film is the only one that made me cry. I believe that, nowadays, walk the line is no longer solely motivated by the search for freedom or escaping hardship, which carries a hint of ideological undertone. There are many interests involved. In this film, Du Wei exposes corrupt immigration officers, bandits who treat people like commodities, and so on. However, she did not mention the most crucial point: the intermediaries on Chinese social media who are massively encouraging others to walk the line. They conceal the truly deadly risks involved in jungle, border crossing and depict life after illegal entry into the United States as a prosperous middle-class lifestyle. They even deliberately emphasize that being pregnant or having young children will significantly increase the chances of successfully. By doing so, they lure these innocent, pitiable people into potentially fatal risks. All of this is because walk the line to USA has become a business. They collect huge intermediary fees without caring about the lives or deaths of those who choose to walk the line.

[@张大炮-j8p]

It's all the business

[@bljy618]

在中國活不下去的、負債累累的人，和35歲以後的會考慮走線前往美國重新開始自己的生活，帶著自己的家人或者朋友(在中國大陸，35歲以後會很難找到工作，因為工厂通常只招收35歲以下的人，而社交軟件上卻展示了美國人的優越生活，廉價的食物，還有不再是天價的住房，中國窮人移民怎麼可能不會心動呢？(我是台灣人，去過大陸，因為工作需要)

[@zhangqian516]

All these people are adults. They chose this path willingly. I only pity the young children

[@YT-xf1cy]

中國人坑中國人

[@子文-j4h]

@@bljy618 Z这些人可不穷，视频中的中国人一来就能拿20多万，在中国都是可以生活4年左右的水平了，只是他们被网络上的美国梦给洗脑了。以为美国是天堂，作为一个普通的中国人只要你没受政府迫害，根本犯不上去走线美国，很危险，即使到了美国做的工作其实和中国一样累，工资一样低，共产党虽然没给人民言论自由和新闻自由但是与危险的走线比，也要好很多

[@alice10888]

Incredible documentary. I am Chinese American who lived in China for the very first time when I was 42 years old, for a few years. I’d be happy to live there again any day. In my personal opinion, there’s no perfect country or perfect government, and unless you’re truly being persecuted and it is just not safe to stay, it’s not worth leaving China for the U.S. Relatively speaking, China is a much safer country to live in than the U.S., and life is not going to be easier in the U.S. for the average migrant. But it’s all about perception…for some people the grass is always greener on the other side. I can tell that there is some degree of fantasy in the minds of the migrants about the U.S.--they only see the good and not the bad in the U.S. and only the bad and not the good in China. So, it WOULD be very interesting to see a Part 4 one or two years later to see how they feel about coming to the U.S. Not being able to practice your religion openly is certainly an austerity. If it were easier and safer to immigrate to the U.S., then it might be worthwhile. But it’s also true that God is in everyone’s heart and you can love and worship Him in any case all the same.

[@bananaapplelettuce]

But according to one of the families, they’re kind of estranged after the gov closed down their church , guess the gov has been monitoring them since then

[@cohongchan2926]

美国控制的中国内部的间谍从上个世纪80年代就开始进行宣传战术，有很多愚蠢的人真的相信了在美国刷盘子3个月可以住上大别墅😂

[@cecillyrowe6339]

yes please STAY IN CHINA!!!! there's plenty of room there, nobody wants you in US!!!! try Japan if you must, ppl are dying of over working there

[@deadby15]

Just talking about well-known historical facts can land you in a secret prison... I don't think anyone (or any political party) on earth has the right to force people to live in such a disingenuous society.

[@cotsuta]

老中又在跳脚了哈哈哈哈 中国有那么多低端入口给你们这种王八蛋供吃供喝当然爽了

[@MartinMartin-bk7eq]

Wei Du is not only a great journalist, she shown empathy through out the journey but also reasonable in making decision. I really enjoyed this documentary, awesome!!

[@patriciachoy5607]

I felt so incredibly moved by the Chongqing family who carried their 2 year old child on the journey to the US. I can't imagine they carried the child for most of the journey because surely a 2 year old cannot walk much - with the sole hope and belief that the life ahead is worth the tribulations they encounter. I will hug my young children close tonight and be thankful for our opportunities in life.

[@qianfong5397]

They don't deserve sympathy at all. They had a well-fed and well-dressed life in China, but were deceived by some immigration information and thought that the United States was a paradise. In addition, they may have owed a lot of debts or committed crimes. Everything is the result of their stupidity or sins.

[@madhavvishnoi]

Bro Chong Ching is way better than any city of the USA 💀. And I am not even a Chinese.

[@JZS-j3o]

@@madhavvishnoi I had been living in CQ for more than ten years. CQ is a very vibrant city full of skyscrapers, amazing architecture and tasty food. Now I live in a city in the US referred to as "small CQ" by our Chinese people because of its similar landscape.

[@lhk7006]

@@madhavvishnoi They make CNY5,000 a month, but sure, enjoy the view of the skyscrapers as if they put food on the table.

[@A_Y_97]

@@lhk70065,000 is more than enough for putting food on the table and education and even for entertainment

[@Happyllama220]

The reporter interviewed a Latin American man who said he was fleeing death threats in his country. He had all his close family killed. Then she interviewed the Chinese who said they are fleeing China because it’s “too competitive.” I wonder if both those cases get asylum in the USA.

[@wenerjy]

Yea, social media has also broken the minds of too many Chinese. I understand risking your life to escape cartel violence, but risking your life because of a recession when you still had $25K+ in savings .... oof.

[@shuttfup2610]

wtf do you expect them to say? they could not criticize the government and the lack of freedom even though that is their main factor.

[@Tianles]

​@@wenerjy There is something more important than life. Freedom.

[@till7253]

​@@Tianlescant enjoy freedom if you dont have life??

[@chatoxsequadx1549]

@@till7253 Some would rather die than to live in a shackles. It's a question of how tight the shackle is

[@heymkay]

This documentary was so eye opening. Ive never seen a reporter actually care that much about the people they're covering. It was....... refreshing, the entire team did a wonderful job in covering this journey.

[@Kenjikah]

Thank you Wei Du and her team for this great journalism! It was objective and protrayed the difficulty these Chinese migrants faced on their journey to the US border..

[@goldsilvervscrisiscollapse4320]

this is One of the most obvious pro-American sinophobic documentaries of this decade. Illegal Migrants arrive in the USA from India, Taiwan, indeed from all over the world. The specific focus on Chinese crossing the border, particularly when safer ways of illegally"overstaying"the visa, has been a talking point only fringe USA right-wing outlets talk about

[@ybeuhie]

Losers in life blame the government for all their failures, then illegally obtain credit cards, burden their relatives in the country with debts, and flee the country. Losers plus criminals use lies to numb themselves and make others sympathize with them. In fact, they are real losers. After arriving in the United States, they are still losers. In the end, the only people who make money are the intermediaries who give them illusory dreams.

[@Dorjibawa]

It is indeed heart wrenching to watch such struggle BUT we Tibetans after the Chinese occupation fled the same way they did and went through the same hardships as seen here in the video. Those who get caught on the way fleeing will be shot, rapped and beaten to death by the CCPs. The only difference here is the route and technology. My parents fled by crossing the high mountains at night and it took them a month to reach Nepal and then they got asylum in India. Sadly in the year 1959 they didn’t have camera to record the struggles. Tibetans are still suffering under the Chinese govt just like the Chinese people themselves.

[@perlabakery24]

I watched this film with a heavy heart, recognizing the humanity and kindness of the individuals portrayed. Their stories of struggle and survival resonate deeply, and it's impossible not to sympathize with their plight. I truly believe that the United States has always been, and should continue to be, a beacon of hope for those seeking a better life. However, it's also difficult to ignore the reality that millions of people are waiting in line, sometimes for years, to enter this country legally. These individuals follow the established process, respecting the laws and showing patience and perseverance in their pursuit of the American dream. It feels unfair to those who are adhering to the legal pathway when others, who enter illegally, are allowed to bypass those procedures and potentially receive benefits. My concerns aren't driven by a lack of empathy but rather a belief in fairness and the rule of law. As American citizens, we have an obligation to ensure our nation's resources are used responsibly, especially considering the burden placed on taxpayers. I don’t believe it’s fair to expect ordinary citizens to bear the responsibility for decisions that have created a chaotic situation. The current state of affairs, especially under the Biden Administration, has created chaos and left our country in a total mess. It is a shameful chapter in our history. The lack of effective immigration control and enforcement has resulted in a situation that feels not only unsustainable but also unfair to those who strive to enter legally. As Americans, we should be welcoming, but it must be done in a way that respects our laws and preserves the integrity of our nation. I truly wish there was a way to help those in need without undermining the legal system that so many have faithfully respected. America should remain a land of opportunity, but it must also be a country where laws are respected, and those who follow the rules are not left behind. This isn't about turning our backs on those who are suffering; it's about finding a solution that honors the values of compassion, fairness, and the rule of law. For the sake of everyone involved, we need to address this situation thoughtfully and responsibly.

[@christopherlaw9184]

Thank you CNA, Wei Du and the team ⭐️ Respect

[@NOWONMAI73]

Watched all three parts last night; what an incredibly informative, heartbreaking and magnificent documentary. Most people, including myself, have no real sense of what the journey is like for these immigrants, especially the Chinese. I have a not-quite 13-year-old daughter, and the thought of her having to endure a journey like this is terrifying. But the most heartbreaking aspect has to be the fact that once they reach the United States, they mostly realize that it’s not really much better than where they left. Yes, they have freedom of speech and certain other political freedoms that maybe they don’t have in China, but their living conditions probably aren’t any better, and they face a lot of hostility and uncertainty here, which is likely just as stressful. Thank you so much for bringing us this story. Wei Du needs to win all the awards!

[@chgue]

Well said. They are running to escape their debt

[@jeffng1712]

Just trying to avoid debt, nothing to be proud of.

[@ryojinkiiro940]

The men from Shanghai is probably running from the law.

[@ycl9234]

Yeah. From the level of desperation most are probably escaping from loan sharks or some sort of crimes back home.

[@JAM661]

Well China is facing a huge economic collaspe which is one reason why China is not flying these people back. The unemployment in China currently is huge and 85% of stores and factories have been closed. Also in China you get no medical care unless you pay first and people do starve in China. But so much depends on finding a job. In China the normal work day is 12 noirs long 6 day a week. Unfortunally they get stuck in the worse area of town that most of use do not even bother to visit.

[@zvicchen7620]

Huge respect to Ms Du Wei, courageous, knowledgeable and compassionate! One of the top documentary on current event!

[@K3nM3g]

Despite her make up, you can still see how tired she was.👍

[@karenhuang5052]

Respect for CNA team for this documentary.

[@johntwohy8337]

Agreed. One of the best mockumentary series.

[@goldsilvervscrisiscollapse4320]

this is One of the most obvious pro-American sinophobic documentaries of this decade. Illegal Migrants arrive in the USA from India, Taiwan, indeed from all over the world. The specific focus on Chinese crossing the border, particularly when safer ways of illegally"overstaying"the visa, has been a talking point only fringe USA right-wing outlets talk about

[@crosbyong]

I’ve watched all 3 parts. Thank you, CNA & Wei Du, for this enlightening and extremely sad documentary. What an excellent report! I’m looking forward to your follow-up report.

[@goldsilvervscrisiscollapse4320]

this is One of the most obvious pro-American sinophobic documentaries of this decade. Illegal Migrants arrive in the USA from India, Taiwan, indeed from all over the world. The specific focus on Chinese crossing the border, particularly when safer ways of illegally"overstaying"the visa, has been a talking point only fringe USA right-wing outlets talk about

[@hopkin2006]

Huge respect for Wei Du and her film crew for braving the dangers and hellish environments to make this documentary. THANK YOU so much!

[@techfarms6]

This is Part 3 and I completed all episodes. Its worth watching. Brave reporter. One of the best contemporary documentry movie I have watched. The movie touched me. Thanks to CNA team and my strong appreciation goes to the bold reporter. Follow up stories has to be continued.

[@wolfhunter00045]

Deep respect to these journalist and staff putting not only efforts but courage to telling the stories. God bless.

[@easypitsy]

This is a high-quality documentary. Kudos to Wei Du and her team, taking high risk to produce this documentary.

[@cavalierchild]

a really excellent documentary! i found myself scared for the families involved along the way. hope things are going well for them. The whole production and journalist team was very brave as well. great video

[@goldsilvervscrisiscollapse4320]

this is One of the most obvious pro-American sinophobic documentaries of this decade. Illegal Migrants arrive in the USA from India, Taiwan, indeed from all over the world. The specific focus on Chinese crossing the border, particularly when safer ways of illegally"overstaying"the visa, has been a talking point only fringe USA right-wing outlets talk about

[@terencekhoo8024]

Amazing documentary by Du Wei and the CNA team. First class journalism and production quality. Highlights the human spirit and the lengths at which people go to find a better life. Amazingly touching and poignant. Bravo!

[@brookes3851]

The family carrying there boy makes me so sad but happy they made it safe in the end. The journey these families have to go through breaks my heart! All they wanna do is work hard! Hire these people!! They’re are the hardest working people on the planet! Thank you for sharing this! ❤

[@ailynhazeeel]

This docu also made me cry a few times. This is very inspiring and made me see a bigger picture of how difficult life is for the most of us. And thus we should be grateful, especially for the lucky ones. 😢

[@hartonolee]

This is real journalism!!

[@PM2024-]

Is it though?

[@truthhearit1471]

Go away ​@@PM2024-

[@Septurez]

something about them learning english in class together to try and make up for their language differences makes me really rethink about how I feel about immigrants who may be illegal but truly want to make a life here in the U.S. god bless all of you and your attempts to search for better lives. there is hope here in America but it does require hard work, and our country is not the same as it used to be. there is freedom, but you will need to work hard!

[@DwightMeline]

China has 9 years of compulsory education, of which 6 years are English learning, and if you can learn it, you will have it sooner.Most of them still live in the Chinese community

[@Trackerberry]

Truly overwhelming, wildly mingboggling and deeply engaging, that I spent last 3 days watching these 3 episodes repeatedly. The series left me with even more questions than before, at the end, it changed my perspective on a few issues about Mainland Chinese Walking the Line. It is the epitome of how journalism 2024 should be, thoroughly researched, presenting a fair, balanced view of the subject matter and staying neutral, albeit with an undertone of empathy and compassion, that's so lacking in humanity nowadays. Excellent 👍.

[@last_dance2684]

It’s one of the best documentary presented by CNA

[@BarbwireX007]

This is one of the best border crossing documentary I have ever seen. Props to Wei Du and her team. It made me laugh, cry and scared for the mmigrants. Thank you for taking us all in the journey. Everybody deserves a fresh start. Hoping everybody makes it in the US. God speed!

[@lyk13]

The feels of this 3 part documentary. Thank you Wei Du and the crew. Hope they will be well in America.

[@mikeyrose4183]

If they were Mexican, would you have said the same thimg u hyoocrit e.

[@jer2911.L]

Congratulations Wei Du and CNA team. Documentary of the year 2024.

[@rawfish6304]

I have a Venezuelan coworker who crossed the Darien rainforest who says that crossing Mexico was the hardest part of her journey

[@Vivi98104]

Becuase they have to face xenofilia from Mexicans and police is too corrupted

[@alexandrialicaros1794]

Its a hoax those people are you tubers

[@studyrounded]

The ending gave me goosebumps. This is outstanding journalism and i'm touched by your work as an aspiring legal immigrant from Russia. Respects to those who made it through. Thank you for making this.

[@studyrounded]

Also good Chinese listening practice!

[@ericwong7460]

Having watched all three episodes, I have immense respect for CNA, Wei Du, and the team; Wei's courage is commendable. The migration route closely resembles the slave trade between the 16th and 19th centuries, with the key difference being one of proactivity versus passivity. These individuals simply seek to flee burdensome debts and begin anew elsewhere. My hope is that they achieve what they are searching for.

[@jeffng1712]

There is nothing good about not paying back the money you owe.

[@TrumponSoaksUpRed]

@@jeffng1712Sounds like their culture isn’t it? LOL

[@JAM661]

How do you know they have debits? Do you know if you have large debit you cannot leave China because you cannot get a passport. These people had to have a passport to travel to Turkey and then Ecuador. You have to have a good social score to get a passport or even get a train or bus ticket. As far as owning momey because there house was never built then they are running away from a lot more horrible scams, then someone asking $20.00 to stay on the bus. If they were so poor how did they pay for this? All the plane tickets ect. Even after what these people went though you still have to trash them instead of understand how horrible living under a communist country is. YOU CANNOT LEAVE CHINA UNLESS THEY SEE YOU AS A UPSTANDING CITIZEN. If these people go back to China I doubt the country will ever let them out because China is limiting passpprt even more. The sad thing is they would have done better trying to get a tourist visa amd then applying for asylum when they got here. The problem is getting a Visa can take up to a year to get.

[@JAM661]

​@@jeffng1712How do you know these people own money? You cannot even get credit cards in China. Also if your social score is to low ( how much debt you is a big part of the score ) you cannot get a passport or even a bis ticket if it is really bad. Also if people own money on a home that was never built who really did get scam? Basically they are running from millionaire scammers to ones that just take $20 instead of life savings. Many of these people have college degrees. Meanwhile wealthy Chinese who probably got rich by scammimg Chinese people can just buy there way to a green cards and eventually citizenship.

[@树吾-i2v]

Yes, I agree with the point about 'The Slave Trade' ,but today 'walk the line' is voluntary.

[@williamhartz8707]

As an American, I am against illegal migrants crossing the border into the USA, but you cannot blame these people when the border is so porous and basically no penalty. We all know there is a proper procedure to legally enter the USA. I have worked overseas, (five countries in Africa, Middle East, and southeast Asia...), and I had to have proper documents and a work visa in order to work in the country. Also with all these countries I worked in, they had a strict policy with illegal aliens. I always had to carry a copy of my work visa or passport. You'd be kicked out immediately, put in jail for a long time or in a couple countries even shot crossing the border if you tried to illegally. This is an excellent documentary giving a humane perspective of the determination some nationalities have to live in America and the dangers they face. This documentary also shows the human vultures out there to take advantage of these people. The smuggling trade has become a big business for Mexico and south American countries. I hope this documentary is available in China so those who are thinking to illegally enter the USA will have a reality check not to do it. It's not worth the danger. There are good paying jobs in the USA for skilled, professionals but you need to enter legally.

[@debs7739]

Cna chinese journalist giving human angle to this illegal invasion.

[@ANUBIS209]

As a Chinese American. I'm voting for Trump. Mass deportation for all illegals.

[@cbujfuff]

这部纪录片没办法在中国上映。因为中国共产党会禁止它在中国播放，你是美国华人吗？

[@tbbonline]

They left China legally and have the right to pursue "freedom". If China prevents them from leaving, Western countries will say that China is oppressing the people again.

[@tokaitrading8335]

Just kick out these troubles makers from China otherwise they would create social problems under the cover of churches

[@annielivesineurope2234]

Thanks Wei Du and the team for making this great documentary! Also, thanks Wei Du for helping those Chinese migrants! I’m glad the Chongqing Couple with their daughter finally reached to the United States! Life is not easy.

[@KopiOkaya]

The best CNA documentary to date. Excellent production. Breathtaking storytelling. Remarkable video journalism. My highest praise to Du Wei and her team.

[@jhoanne3659]

I am a Filipino and even China is bullying our country, I am and I pity these Chinese people. I hope and pray that they will reach USA and and have a good fortune there...

[@lukawong8921]

The journalist is the best and wonderful person, careing and really concerned with the people around her.

[@Indra-min]

Thank you Wei Du & team for this extraordinary coverage. Bravo. Thank you for helping the lost family by calling 911. You'll get a good karma. ( Was this the family that you saw when you drove by them in Mexico but unable to stop due being tailed by a suspicious car??) I wish and pray for all the traveller to have a safe and sound journey in reaching their destination.

[@SYLo-h7q]

Kudos to Wei Du and CNA for such an excellent coverage on this sensitive topic. While my grandparents were also migrant from China to SE Asia more than a century ago, its heart breaking to see hard conditions still pushes us to make tough decisions in hope for a better future.

[@succeedsoon]

China is hell

[@drjennyli]

What a story. Thank you so much, CNA team really put so much work and risk into making this documentary.

[@nickyfrenchdoc]

Really moving and captivating documentary... we were on the edge of our seat during all three part. This is award-winning journalism right there! Thank you Wei Du, greetings from northern France.

[@snubnosedmonke]

thank you for taking the time and risk to put this all together. it really is an eye opener. even though it is illegal, you can’t help but admire the courage and determination of these people. makes me feel even more grateful for being born in Canada to immigrant parents.

[@eliseww13]

Well done Wei Du and Team. This is by far the best documentary I've watched by CNA, topping Inside Maximum Security. Excellent production. 👏 Insightful and reflective on many levels as a viewer. At some parts of the stories made me recall Breaking Bad / Narcos.

[@monacen4470]

The best documentary I ever watched for the past years, I even cried when those migrants were robbed😢

[@desmondfoo9558]

Respect to one of your best documentary. It is a dangerous journalism move from you to produce this good quality documentary. I took 3 hrs to finish this documentary and I am worry that you yourself get into trouble for this documentary. But you and your team finished it. Bravo work done. 😊

[@sahfahrisupar]

Glad to see excellent documentaries produced by CNA Insider. Credit to Ms Wei Du and the team for their bravest efforts to document the struggles of the Chinese migrants. We can all understand the powerhouse China can be in the public eye, but this perspective brings to light many stories of its own citizens of the discontent they are experiencing.

[@symoli0891]

I’ve watched all 3 parts. Thank you, CNA, Wei Du and her team. This TV report made me so sad for all these chinese people. I traveled a lot for my previous job and know the reality of life in USA and China. I would never advise a chinese family to leave their country and move to USA. It's an ugly business in which some people can die. It's tough to imagine with all social medias how they idealize life in USA. I'm always shocked by the growing number of homeless people in USA. Living in France, my country, is nowodays also very difficult. We have here many immigrants people that cause a lot of troubles. It's hard everywhere and I really don't like this world in which people struggle for their life. Hope all these chinese families have found a better future 🙏

[@阿德马]

As a Chinese, I think these families are just bored and have nothing to do so they want to "Walk the Line". With a few hundred thousand yuan they can live very happily in rural China, or they want too many unrealistic things and imagine America to be too beautiful. I guess they are regretting it now. In China, as long as you are willing to work hard and live seriously, it is so comfortable and cozy. After watching the documentary, most of those who walk the line are unrealistic and do not live down to earth.

[@Emmy-J]

The US has over 650,000 homeless and is increasing by the day. These people coming to the US will just add to that number because there is no livable wage jobs or affordable housing. Unless you have friends or family that can help you your chances are slim to none with this inflation.

[@joeq5624]

Thank you CNA team for this great work. Hope all families have better life in American.

[@ANUBIS209]

Hope they be deported soon. Trump 2024

[@ANUBIS209]

Hope they get deported by Trump and protect America

[@matthewdong9368]

This is truly an amazing production, huge thanks to all the staff who made it happen

[@user-zj8cf3fq8e]

This actually was an interesting documentary. For these people to leave their home and go through hell to get to the US, Either they are misguided or their homeland was unbearable. However, I find that many of their dreams were delusional after they landed in America. From the likes of this one single documentary, in comparison to the other migrants in Latin America. Most of these Chinese migrants have money, look well fed. Can read and write and have cell phones. That says it all. Life wasn't so bad in China compared to other Latin immigrants escaping violence, death, or otherwise. Every situation is different for different persons, but all the Chinese migrants in this documentary tend to have much much much more resources at their disposal for their journey than any of the Latin compatriots.

[@jeffng1712]

Just trying to avoid debt.

[@vasilicavaduva923]

I think there are people in debt all over the world including USA and europe.What îs so special about beeing in debt in China?​@@jeffng1712

[@tuckerbugeater]

cool they're still invaders ccp plants

[@tuckerbugeater]

@@jeffng1712 criminals or ccp plants same thing either way

[@cyberdanceangel]

This is what I’m struggling to understand as well. The Chinese families are clearly middle-class with access to education, healthcare, secure jobs and good technology, yet they couldn’t have spent time doing thorough research on what the migration journey is truly like and what awaits them in the US? Even if some were to argue and say that the CCP blocks international news and social media propaganda sells the fake American dream, millions of Chinese citizens have found ways to skirt that through VPN and give themselves access to proper information. I wholly empathize with perilous journey and can’t imagine what must’ve been going through their minds as they worried if they were gonna make it across the border at all, but what comes across in this documentary, very sadly, is the ignorance of these families and the delusion they’ll have a better life in the US. No matter how many years they spend living there, they’ll always be seen as outsiders and won’t be able to truly integrate into American society.

[@laneyfeng6168]

Thank you Wei Du and CNA team

[@csm1986]

Seems like almost every single one of the Chinese migrant has tens of thousands of US dollars at their disposal. To the other south Americans, they'd be like - what are these rich folks doing trying to cross the border?

[@mmwh5100]

Most of them max out their credit card before leaving

[@magbomavictor4069]

Exactly

[@hoangdang6869]

Freedom 👍☘️

[@ethanchen8936]

@@mmwh5100that’s wrong, these ppl could not have so much credit in the banking cuz they r low income group in China and banks would not give them so much credit. They r just fooled by the western media and agencies.

[@ILovePlayingZeldaGamesOnSwitch]

I don't understand why they don't just book a flight to Tijuana and cross the border?

[@AdaAng-i1t]

Extremely great job by the CNA team ! Keep it up ! It really makes me feel so very very blessed to be holding a singapore passport and living in a safe, peaceful country with a very comfortable life. Those who tirelessly help the migrants are wonderful selfless people too. I can only pray that this world can become better for all those suffering.

[@DeVivre-hx2kk]

Lmao the Chinese illegals here hold like 3m of illegal funds here and can pay 30k /head just to get here Singaporeans work 50yrs and can barely get to a NW of 5m whos really suffering here

[@cheongfamily1015]

It was such a relief when the end of this documentary that they are all safely arrived in US. I truely wish them all the best and find the life they want.

[@ANUBIS209]

I hope they get deported. You either come in the right way or not at all.

[@melody2024]

Thank you CNA for this eye opening documentary series! Having been to the US recently, I can’t help but to think the “American Dream” is in the past. It seems these Chinese migrants have been misguided with the harsh truth of the reality of life there as an illegal migrant. With the current economic climate and social issues such as drug addicts and homelessness in major cities, it is indeed not what they’d imagine. Please consider doing a follow up on these migrants after 6-12 months.

[@goldsilvervscrisiscollapse4320]

this is One of the most obvious pro-American sinophobic documentaries of this decade. Illegal Migrants arrive in the USA from India, Taiwan, indeed from all over the world. The specific focus on Chinese crossing the border, particularly when safer ways of illegally"overstaying"the visa, has been a talking point only fringe USA right-wing outlets talk about

[@milkshakes1981]

I think they are counting on US government hand outs. In other words, free stuff and help in integration. I think they hear these things in social media platforms.

[@Emmy-J]

As have the rest of the world. All BS so the cartels can make billions of dollars

[@wenerjy]

I would be curious to see what their social media consumption habits were back in China that led them to this path.

[@Matthew_Loutner]

The American Dream has always been difficult to achieve and there have always been those who have achieved it. Nothing has changed. In 2021, I was homeless sleeping on the California streets. Tonight, I own my home free and clear and my paid for car is parked in my driveway. This is AMERICA. 🇺🇸 God can bless whomever He chooses to bless here. He owns this country.

[@leonardohalim7520]

Huge respect for Wei Du and team for this insightful documentary 👍👍👍

[@toolongdao9398]

One of greatest show and greatest journalist, Wei Du...Keep up your great job and high spirits.

[@davehue9517]

Really well done reporting 👍 No politics, just reporting. You take big risks and deserve a Media award....

[@alanscott2422]

I have just finished all 3 excellent documentaries. Watching from the UK as a non-Asian was heartbreaking and exhausting. A perilous journey in the hope of a new beginning. I wish them all well! Mexico seems to be a basket case! No way would I take my family there on Holidays.

[@Matthew_Loutner]

Mexico is okay at common tourist destinations. 😂

[@needshelpwithprocrastination]

Finally finished the documentary, it’s nice to know they survived 🙏🏻

[@cac1504]

But will they have better lives? Cannot speak English, more troubles ahead if Trump wins election.

[@SexyThang]

hard to watch the one couple carrying the baby boy. same for the south american that was pregnant and the christian man with the daughter.

[@jamieYW5076]

Salute to Wei Du and her entire team. Can’t wait to see a coverage of them a year later

[@bobo0215]

A great documentary, such a team of journalists deserves respect

[@adlerzwei]

I just binged watched all three parts. Amazing documentary.

[@bp83330]

Watched all 3 parts, Well done, absolutely award winning documentary by Wei Du and team as well as CNA. Really well done....hopefully there is a follow up documentary on how those families featured are doing months later.

[@congener496]

Well done Wei. Really good documentary. Hope will be follow ups and see how these families go in the near future.

[@nealprentice7874]

Great documentary. Indeed most places in the US feel incredibly foreboding late after dark. Far more dangerous than many places in the world and far less likely that someone will come to your aid if something should happen. No matter where you are all you can do is be grateful if you have something to celebrate, something to work with, and we certainly do in the Us despite the challenges.

[@sueelliott4793]

Amazing race Darien Gap, this was so heart-stopping. I loved that they are Christians, may God be with his people. I hope the reporter keeps in contact and finishes the story in the future to show us how it eventually panned out. did they find jobs, did they get deported or did they willingly go back? The journalists risked their lives making this, thank you and God bless.

[@toppy_ctp]

Job well done Wei Du and the rest of her team…one of the best documentaries I’ve seen so far from CNA!! Kudos!!🤗😘🤣

[@cris_thesoulsearcher]

I lived in China for 8 years, and it has been one of the best experiences of my life. I feel sad that they had to leave their country. I can tell the country is getting better year after year, but there is only one thing that makes people uncertain: the future. I could also see that China is amazing, but to be honest, it isn't a country where I would spend the rest of my life. It's not about the quality of life or money, but about the liberty and freedom to ask for your own rights. I know it hasn't been easy for them to leave everything behind and decide to move to the US. I wish all of them the best.

[@王焉-v4u]

黄皮肤在美国有零元购的自由吗？

[@树吾-i2v]

hi,little pink​@@王焉-v4u

[@coloredthoughtssyndicate2418]

Youre LYING christians are being persecuted!! 😂😂

[@edx9364]

Excellent Documentary! Salute to Wei Du and the team! always curious about this topic and u guys did it well! awesome thank you so much!

[@janmascarina]

This documentary is world class. Wow, kudos to the entire team for telling it so well.

[@jennypalmer331]

I have watched all 3 parts and it was an eye opener for me. Thank you for the doco. Well presented

[@Crooked_Colin]

What an heart wrenching documentary, surely China can't be that bad, to leave and be preyed on by smuggling gangs like that for a so called better life in an unwelcoming country, as the saying goes " the grass isn't always greener on the other side of the fence " I wish them well.

[@sidneychan1372]

Some of them are already complaining it is pathetic and they are not used to the way things are here. Welcome to America!!

[@tiaoyi-bx5yi]

Many people on Chinese social media advertise that washing dishes in the United States can buy a villa with a year's salary. America is full of gold. So these idiots gave up everything and went to America to wash dishes. Thank you for the US public opinion war budget. Let China have fewer useless idiots.

[@hikashia.halfiah3582]

maybe it is THAT bad? of course with all the censorship of the great firewall the wumao won't allow any bad news to spread though.

[@mikecsj1]

It is not just US, Chinese is fleeing everywhere.

[@omgsam2263]

obviously these people were facing different issues in china which made them must run away from china. from the interviews, some are looking for religious freedom, for money, one run away coz he was corrupted in china, and so on. we cant comment on their motive and worth, is their choice.

[@proudasiangirl576]

The production of these documentataries are of high level quality. I highly commend CNA, Wei Du and the crew for their excellent journalism.

[@ferihizkiajap]

Amazing CNA team. 😢 i am chinese australian.So touching story🥲.pray for all chinese people around a world had safety and future better life around a world 🙏🏻

[@MightyText123]

I just cried looking at that Kid at the end ....What he had to go through this journey as 2 years old?. I pray god not to have any troubles for this Kid in his life from now.

[@Zsarar_zichi434]

Thank you for this beautiful documentary. It was like a movie. I can't believe how much i hoped they could all make it accross safely. I'm glad they did.

[@ANUBIS209]

And they will be sent back to China safely

[@blcakstig]

As a Chinese who person still living in mainland China and has been lived abroad for years living. It is quite hard for me to understand why people choose such a path. One of the reasons I could guess is lack of education or full understanding of the western countries. They all have the American dream and did not realize China has changed a lot in the past 10-20 years.

[@sunha2133]

American dream died long time ago. They are better in China than U.S.

[@JuraganEmas]

Probably more to the conflict with government? Those people can afford a trip to mexico and afford to smuggle themselves to US. Thats quite a lot of money, probably can last themselves for a few years if they are staying in China. The absent of the ability to get Visa also further my suspicion.

[@chenaki6724]

@@JuraganEmas There are, but very few. Most of these illegal immigrants are in debt or even criminals, simply trying to escape from law

[@sunha2133]

@@chenaki6724 Sooner or later, these illegal immigrants will be caught in the U.S. when Trump becomes the president. They can't hide forever! The police ICE will be looking for them. American dream died long time ago. They don't know what is happening in the U.S.

[@Matthew_Loutner]

When you said, "They all have the American Dream," you explained yourself. The American dream is something very special. People either have it or they don't. The determination that these Chinese people show, we call "The American Spirit." I am so proud of them for they are showing that they are Americans while still planning in Ecuador.

[@marcykay8872]

Excellent documentary. A very engaging series that keep me glued to the screen. Bravo!👏

[@maximus8255]

Great effort Wei Du. My admiration and pain goes to those that walk the line. Whatever their reasons, I wish them providence and a better beginning.

[@aquariusbabe]

wei du you are an amazing journalist, it’s rare that a documentary series makes me super emotional but this.. this was amazing.

[@BeatriceWee]

Thank you for making this documentary, the mental stress of the immigrants must have been so traumatic, ❤

[@metalextras]

Magnificent doc, conflicting stories on “The grass is always greener on the other side”... Kudos CNA and those samaritans who helped those who are hungry and hopeless...

[@مينون4456]

Excellent and gripping documentary. I hope that the destination they are pursuing is worth all the sacrifices-the perilous journeys, the anxieties, agonizing challenges and the extreme fatigue. Being illegal immigrants, they not only have to confront the ramifications but also the anti-Asian sentiment that is still prevalent in the US.

[@john-mi1ud]

one of the best documentaries i've ever seen. and the reporter...top!

[@jjiiimm]

Wei Du and the whole team involved in creating this beautiful piece of work, I have never felt so moved by a video. Watched all three parts at one go. Thank you for you hard work and passion.

[@michaeleahcim]

what a well-done documentary, the CNA team and Du Wei must had put a lot of efforts and bravery into this.

[@seanchen9265]

Hope there are future update about the family's life in the US. A follow up & a life after...

[@RoyLimisAw3s0me]

IF Trump gets elected; they will be deported; most people in US is idiots who haven't travelled the world and probably will never travel (and predominantly they are hillbillies and probably is a Trump supporter) outside of US of A. the only Americans who travel is more pro-choice (Democrats supporters) but the elites who support Trump travels... the poor ones don't even travel to Mexico or Canada or let alone outside their state; only Christian missionaries travels the world ahaha

[@giacomopetrolo9485]

I was thinking exactly the same.

[@eggheadegghead]

There are some videos on the KZbin about Chinese immigrants life in the US after about a year or so, you just need to be able to understand Chinese to understand those videos……

[@seanchen9265]

@@eggheadegghead nah..i will wait for CNA's one.

[@tuckerbugeater]

@@seanchen9265 they opened up a taco shop

[@alelisaavedra5456]

This has been an eye opener, an educational one. Good job CNA Insider!

[@Chefazimkitchen]

Huge respect to team and immigrants with kids ..

[@hninyati4049]

Already watched all 3 episodes and it like a real life adventure documentary ever, I have never watched any documentary enthusiastically like this ,really admire this journalist lady and team I can see her deep down willingness to those immigrants❤

[@calcarr3211]

I still dont really understand why some of these middle class Chinese people go through all of this to get to the US and struggle 😅

[@ILovePlayingZeldaGamesOnSwitch]

And why not just take a plane to Tijuana then cross the border? A lot easier and they can afford it.

[@qianfong5397]

they are stupidly thinking the world is more safe and free than China😅and most of them are criminals and debt owners

[@jacobli7858]

@@ILovePlayingZeldaGamesOnSwitch they cant get mexican visa

[@akari6211]

Because having money doesn’t mean you have human rights, your money , your families and everything you have can be taken away by different reasons, none of them legal but you just can’t fight against

[@debbiechristie9241]

China is a communist country and they don’t have freedom of religion or outside of what is not approved or being Christian, if caught they will be persecuted and/or sent to reeducation camps, if they don’t denounce their belief/ faith they will be killed. Recently, thousands were persecuted for MieDon practice (might not of pronounce that correctly) you have no freedom in a communist country.

[@solvenet]

Thank You! I You know you stand out from the rest when you see comments like "binge watch all 3 parts" I did too - all three at one go last night.

[@timt1406]

Thank you for your wonderful work. There seems to be a real difference in the Chinese immigrants, their reasons for enduring the hardships and dangers faced etc. certainly we can find a way to make room for the good people in your video.

[@arbaz79]

Excellent 3-part documentary series that I enjoyed watching❤.Hats off to the crew for their hardwork in filming this amazing series.Keep it up❤.Please have a follow up on these chinese migrants in the future.Thanks❤.

[@Fledermausmann]

Glad that CNA made this documentary. Hoping for the best for those involved.

[@aglis_]

I feel very bad for any Chinese people who actually got scammed into coming here thinking life is easy. My dad came here as a refugee from Vietnam when he was just a teen by himself. He worked his entire youth in the back of restaurants washing dishes. He did not have an easy life but he worked hard to raise a family, became a manager for restaurants and even co-owned a company.

[@donttalkcrap]

Your father deserved to be accepted because his life where he came from was much worse. But these illegal immigrants sneaking into the US were already rich before they left. I don't know one friend of mine who has access to $28,000 in cash and they were born in America!

[@kforrester3904]

@@donttalkcrap yeah lmao, one of guy said in this video that his friend stole 3 million dollars and escaped to the US because they didn't have extradition treaty with China

[@youknowyouwilldespisethis7118]

@@donttalkcrap I understand your pov. However, nobody wants to leave their country without a strong reason. Dad Mom and Lucy left their country because they couldn't practice their religious belief freely. They couldn't even rent a place because the landlord refused to do so. Different case than the extradition guy.

[@dchui3811]

@@youknowyouwilldespisethis7118fair point; but what about the very many of them who are abusing the system? No country can possibly support an unlimited influx of people all needing help. To protect those who genuinely need asylum, those who do not have asylum grounds must be deported; otherwise the system will fail and real refugees are the ones who will be hurt.

[@shercarebear]

@@donttalkcraplol, you think $28k is rich?