From China To US: The Illegal Trek Chinese Migrants Are Making To America | Part 1/3 - Walk The Line

Hundreds of Chinese citizens arrive in Jacumba, California every day, having crossed the Wall that’s meant to fence the US off from Mexico. Their sudden arrival has caught Border Patrol and local residents by surprise. Chaos and tensions ensue.
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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[@davehue9517]

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...

[@kellyperry559]

This is why it disgusts me when people bash America n burn the flag! I’m talking about Americans doing this. We have so many ungrateful people living in America who don’t know how great they have it compared to other countries.

[@liah2961]

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.

[@user-hb9jq7wb7l]

垃圾出口

[@lilianlee7078]

So sad to see how people feel that the “grass is greener on the other side!” Life is a struggle no matter where you are!

[@d.n.8919]

This is true. A lot of places in the US hire migrants…but then pay the migrants below minimum wage. On paper, the migrants aren’t technically employees, so the employers can pay them pennies and don’t have to report anything for tax and legal purposes. This is very common in the construction industry. For many employers, migrants are a source of nearly-free labor, and it’s a part of the immigration crisis that nobody seems to be talking about-how the people who hire these migrants are complicit in the influx across the border. If there weren’t so many work opportunities, then nobody would come here.

[@user-lz1sn8mz3r]

很開心，他們離開中國，我笑的睡不著

[@ksrawat88]

Agree,,

[@archiebald4717]

If US citizens tried to enter China illegally, the reception would be very different. China has real borders.

[@user-uq8iz1vr3l]

中国有足够的人口，他不是移民国家，他不需要更多的劳动力 而美国已经从实体走向金融，他需要更多的劳动力来帮助他完成实体回流。美国本土的制造也非常昂贵，由于非法进来的人相当于免费的劳动力 战争一旦爆发，想要成为美国公民，进入美国军队，为美国打仗活下来之后就可以成为正式的美国公民。美国也分两派吧，一部分欢迎非法人，一部分不欢迎，就像特朗普

[@archiebald4717]

@@user-uq8iz1vr3l Illegal is illegal, by definition.

[@user-uq8iz1vr3l]

@@archiebald4717 美国应该是一个有法律的国家，应该按照法律做事 👍

[@tpain5]

Yeah right! we don't dream of going near China let alone be a migrant of such a dirt bag country..

[@jeannietimberger2556]

Our borders shouldn't be open at all

[@merques]

Documentary of the year! Incredible work by Wei Du & everyone involved to put all these together. Really cannot wait for the other parts!

[@christopherlaw9184]

Thank you CNA, Wei Du and the team ⭐️ Respect

[@ssss8162]

Why don't CNA do one about the anti-Israeli student protests in the US? That's far more exciting.

[@Kevin_Li1989]

@@ssss8162 脑残傻帽，滚回你主子的监狱里呆着去

[@zill8021]

CNA reports on Asia mainly. Why should it start reporting and interviewing about US? Singapore is in Asia.

[@christopherlaw9184]

@@zill8021 that’s a narrow minded statement. CNA is about reporting Asia’s perspective on world news. It’s about global, not just Asia.

[@goldsilvervscrisiscollapse4320]

​@@zill8021lmao this isn't Asian news. This is literally inside America, and anti Chinese propaganda at that

[@henryzhang7661]

This is definitely an award-winning documentary from CNA! Thank you so much!

[@cliff359]

美国制裁中国快7年了，多收一些中国难民是应该的！谁污染谁治理，如同中东非洲的战争地区难民一样，他们推翻当地政府，那就必须接收该地区出来的难民！ 合情合理！

[@enganntan6969]

I have watched the 3 parts in one shot. Wei Du and the team did a great job..Salute and respect👍👍👍

[@goldsilvervscrisiscollapse4320]

It's just American propaganda. CNA has proven itself biased to the West, making large a small number of people fleeing their own debts

[@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

[@cac1504]

Wei Du was smart to skip the dangerous path of the line.

[@PointduNord]

Président Trump is going to get rid of all you illegals!

[@gnatchoo6302]

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.

[@tylerharry6319]

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.

[@pikaz8433]

I think they mean chocolate coated energy bars

[@archie1554]

They will not walk through the jungle 😂

[@shivonway]

The family seems happy and came fr large city but honestly most Chinese don't have the necessary wilderness survival skills. It's quite sad that this kind of family had to illegally immigrate. I don't know what they met with in China and indeed common Chinese have a worse and worse life during this years. Just hope this family could get through of the jungle safely.

[@user-sd7cc9rv7h]

你应该感谢他们，这样你才能在中餐馆用上干净的碗筷

[@pauld.b7129]

The Darian gap isn't as hard as people think. Millions of migrants have crossed there. It's basically just a hiking trail at this point

[@user-ct6nu8qz5e]

Federal government of US is a joke. No other country would allow this. You see how they behave, entitled and dirty smh 🤦

[@reanthort]

I just finished the whole series and wow! The details and the risks 🙏 amazing work and thank you ❤

[@jessel8303]

👏the most thrilling reality “show” (also it’s a heartbreaking story) that make me think hard about life. Thanks to WeiDu & team 🥇+ CNA

[@OliveiraWard]

Congratulations CNA for the quality, themes and dedication to documentaries. Brilliant.

[@williamlay4236]

wow ... amazed by such high quality and high risk documentary produced by CNA. We are proud of you.

[@johnwong8336]

china is now no 1 in tech n many things.

[@ssss8162]

CNA-CNN propaganda

[@goldsilvervscrisiscollapse4320]

It's just American propaganda. CNA has proven itself biased to the West, making large a small number of people fleeing their own debts 😊

[@aero.l]

​@@johnwong8336 CNA is from Singapore.

[@seanpetaia]

@@johnwong8336 there number one for being a copy cate country 😂.

[@TKLoh181]

My kudos to Wei Du for making such a compelling documentary… great work….

[@geeshing]

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.

[@Ashystar067]

Fantastic documentary. Thank you! Awaiting Parts 2 & 3. Safety, patience and peace to all 🕊️🇨🇳 🇪🇨 🇨🇴 🇵🇦 🇲🇽 🇺🇸🕊️

[@WeiDu1984]

Hi there! Part 2 and Part 3 have also been posted on this channel. You can find the links in video description.

[@jinglee5438]

Great job, Wei Du and team! Exceptional storytelling and taking risks to feature this! I loved the human side of individual stories.

[@whitemoon5752]

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

[@aquilifergroup]

Yes please tell them to stay in China. The USA doesn’t want them

[@kaichung777]

Unfortunately, the Chinese government would not allow this video to be shown in China at all.

[@whitemoon5752]

@@kaichung777 that’s true officially can’t because that would be construed as citizens are not happy or worse others will take this as a way to escape and follow that route.

[@bbrmb2020]

They will have a taste of end stage capitalism 😂😂😂

[@DaughterofGod-777]

Your hometown is a hell hole. America compared to your hometown is practically paradise.

[@RH-mk3rp]

Can't wait for parts 2 and 3, please keep up the great work CNA.

[@bcmly]

fyi parts 2 and 3 are out already and can be found linked in the description

[@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]

Literally anti china propaganda at this point There are always people trying to get into the USA from everywhere. They have an unrealistically idealistic view of the country due to the propaganda they see like this

[@staphenng4880]

Thank you! CNA and Du Wei and her teams! This is the best documentary I have ever watched from CNA! I have been watching it again and again!

[@a.c.i.s.s.e.j3486]

Im a follower of CNA programs and this is one of the best programs by CNA. 👍

[@xiphoid2011]

I'm a first generation Chinese American, came from Shanghai as a student. People need understand 3 facts (1) yes, Chinese Americans in general are richer and wealither than even white Americans, but (2) this because most of us have university, degrees and a quarter of us advanced graduate degrees. (3) if you have no real skills, just another pair of hands, then what's different between your hands than any other illegal immigrants from Mexico or South America? People, come to America legally, obtain specialized scientific knowledge, then yes you will achieve the American Dream regardless which country you are from. But if you come illegally and have no special talent or skills, then you will live just like any illegal immigrant.

[@user-fc1mq3mx3k]

他们的打算大概是做一些小生意。做小生意其实要比打工赚钱很多，除非在大厂。我不清楚美国法规严不严。但我感觉意大利和西班牙非法移民混的可以说是风生水起。

[@wawa-vf4to]

帮你降通胀

[@xiphoid2011]

@@user-fc1mq3mx3k 大部分美国公司是不会让非法移民打工的。一旦被发现了罚起来就亏大了，所以省一点点工资根本不值得。做小生意就更难了， 又没身份又没执照，谁跟你做生意啊？越是跟人家打交道的工作就更容易暴露。 非法过来的人只能去一些私人小店里去打工，还要跟那些南美的非法移民去抢饭碗，可能又要被人家欺负。汉，我同情他们，但要来就合法的来。上策就是好好读书考过来的，走我们走的路基本上肯定能实现美国梦。 中测，没什么本事但也可以找个远亲合法的担保过来，起码也能拿的到福利让生活有个安全网。非法过来实在是下策。。。

[@tanweekok1]

Our CNA correspondent Wei Du is incredible to do this trip for the programme. I saw KZbinr 'bald and bankrupt' 6 months ago going thru the Darien Gap. It crazy dangerous. I wish all the those who enter USA by the southern border make it and have a better life.

[@leechengho2821]

Of course they'll have better lives in US than in China or SG, as what my relatives have been over there more than 3 decades ago n now enjoying their retirements with pensions' benefits from the US Govt.

[@ssss8162]

Why dont CNA report about the anti-Israeli student protests in the US? That's far more exciting.

[@myoung1970s]

​​@@leechengho2821No wonder USA is going downhill. So many videos about current US conditions on KZbin. Alot of Chinese are leaving US and migrating to Malaysia.

[@johnchow]

You could be right. It is easier for them to escape to a few dozen countries but chose America because it is easier to escape from debtors, the law, etc and then end up having social security and pension. America is the obvious choice!

[@leechengho2821]

@@johnchow I do certainly n fully agree with you as US is more sympathetic n generous towards d immigrants whether they legal or not, unlike most Asian countries, which incl. SG unless you've deep pockets or highly educated n talented too.

[@yuansutopia]

I’ve always liked CNA’s coverage of sensitive topics. Kudos to the team. My heart goes out to people who walk the line for a perceived better future.

[@rpgbb]

If they could only report about the triads impunity in Singapore…

[@yuansutopia]

@@rpgbb Triads are not what I associate with the image of Singapore, let alone their impunity. Is it becoming a problem in the country?

[@KopiOkaya]

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

[@kathyschreiber9947]

I agree the reporting and video are great, however, not one of the people profiled seems to have a clue that winning an asylum case depends on proving persecution or fear of persecution on account of race, religion, particular social group, nationality or political opinion either by the government or forces the government is unable to control. These folks all freely admit they're economic migrants. Ultimately, they will not win their cases.

[@JJhok]

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.

[@jasonpan7119]

Thank you, CNA Team for recording this.

[@nelsonc3984]

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.

[@kw9592]

This is very well made and informative. Thank you for the knowledge. I will make sure to spread it.

[@ongkinsan3393]

I’m rewatching Part 1 after finishing the entire series. I can see the difference in ‘Dad’ from part 1 compared to part 3. You can see ‘dad’ was less spirited after the whole ordeal. His demeanour changed from part 1 to part 2 then part 3, he seemed to have matured 10 years ahead. I wish them the best of luck in the coming years.

[@zenweaver]

This is really great work by the CNA team.Its really a Level Up from the usual.

[@ssss8162]

Why dont CNA do one about the anti-Israeli student protests in the US? That's far more exciting.

[@MansMan42069]

​@@ssss8162Because CNA doesn't want to uncover the truth that Israel is the bad guy

[@dextersoh2855]

This is uncharted world class documentary! Kudos to Wei Du n CNA!

[@lilianlee7078]

Wish them a safe journey! God be with them!

[@aquilifergroup]

Lol. This type of documentary is very common in the west. This topic has also been extensive covered. This documentary is nothing special. It’s average

[@QinLiu-yt3mf]

Amazed by this high quality documentary, Wei Du and the team and CNA, well done!

[@xiaoxiong77]

👍👍Excellent in depth documentary covering the breath and deep like never before, offering deep insights. Great Work Wei Du. 👍👍

[@allenl9214]

Excellent reporting! Thank you

[@mosqutio88]

I’m an American military combat Veteran. I have a suggestion: Consider a documentary about American military Veterans who leave the US for Mexico and Thailand--the most popular countries for Veterans to seek a better life.

[@liljimitwofeatherz9735]

United States does

[@eg8343]

You have a better life in thailand because you now have pension from US as a veteran right? If you dont have pension from US would still be beautiful to live in thailand or mexico?

[@mosqutio88]

@@eg8343 No pension. I served less than 20 years. I achieved financial freedom thru collecting dividends, premiums, and rental income.

[@LanNguyen-vd4zt]

@@mosqutio88that because it’s easier and cheaper to get p…. In Thailand and Mexico . Hope you don’t catch syphilis

[@allenl9214]

Let me guess what 'better life' means for you - no need to work, mileage for your dollar, cheap booze and sex. I bet you and other vets and expats wouldn't dare give up your American citizenship

[@JM-bn7cn]

Wow! That was really a good documentary! Thanks CNA and Wei Dun for this amazing work. However, I was scared and a bit sad watching those Chinese risking their life just to be a refugee. I didn’t expect that Chinese also wants to be free and out from China.

[@truthhearit1471]

Freedom doesn't exsist in China

[@user-db5nn1jf5v]

Watched part 1, now on to part 2. Well made documentary. Thank you.

[@napsenhasman6697]

...and compliment to Wei Du and team as they embark in this perilous journey episode...tracking Chinese immigrant leaving their country to find Hope.

[@YangwanAuto]

They are polluting the biodiversity and all !!! Not good

[@siddrane90]

Kudos to "Wei Du" she and her team has done excellent journalism showing the realities of this migration crisis at immense risk.....so after its been to the point without any opinions... the way Journalism should be...

[@trisdeng4397]

Yet another top notch documentary from CNA and Weidu’s team! 👍🏼 But did the series explain why they didn’t opt for a much simpler route in joining a legitimate tour group into USA since they do have some $$

[@twirlingtulles]

One of the best documentaries I’ve seen in a long time.

[@sgfuture7114]

They will regret after they reach America...

[@kevintewey1157]

True But if someone lied to you and you are a criminal you would probably do the same

[@rod9829]

Modern okies, who knows how they’ll think about it, certainly their children will thank them in time…

[@juvezhang1715]

They escaped from Heavy Debt😂😂😂😂

[@kevintewey1157]

94% of the Chinese love, the Chinese Communist party.The people who live are Misfits and criminals.They are traitors who had a good education for free and they are leaving for a lie

[@chenghonggoh4746]

It seems like hundreds of Chinese are "regretting" every day.

[@ReefearEapear]

This is the problem of these people. They want to go to other countries but don't even want to learn the local language. They still think that other people should know their language to understand them.

[@colleenpeck6347]

They think that they will just live in Chinese communities in NYC, LA, and Chicago.

[@Ealsante]

What, Americans? Yeah, I agree.

[@veggie276]

Theses ppl wave the Chinese flag proudly in the Chinatown and do not blend in the values of western countries !

[@SivalinPuthery]

Agree. They refuse to assimilate. Seen this happen in US and UK.

[@veggie276]

They will spy for CCP later in western countries

[@kcfor7636]

Thank you so much for your excellent reporting.

[@widiokta]

This documentary gave me new insight into how the world works. a world that I have always thought was tough, but in other parts of the world there are things that are even tougher

[@lukawong8921]

It’s a great documentary with the brave reporter endangers her life to give us this reporting.

[@FlamingWind]

Seriously cool documentary. Kudos!

[@nikitarome6208]

I smell an award for this documentary. Bravo 👏🏻

[@charlieyoung1492]

thanks CNA, I'm a Chinese , and I heard a lof of walk the line, thanks for your report, that make me know the detail.

[@Pinacolada666]

Tears well up for me on the final part of this video. No parent would wanna expose their child to such danger if not for the sake of a better future. May God bless these line walkers throughout these obstacle courses. Thank you Wei du and Team for going thru so much dangers and hardship in covering this. Hope this will make Singaporeans realise how fortunate we are 🙏

[@user-zr3zn5yi7o]

你说的不对，他们可以把孩子交给家人照顾，他们自己去美国，等自己在美国安顿下来再把孩子接去美国。带孩子走线的就是精神已经有些不太正常的，把去美国当成精神上的救命稻草。

[@sri-pn5rv]

带孩子walk the line，是因为他们听说有孩子的家庭更加容易得到庇护，这些人都是一些自私而智商低下的人，他们认为到了美国不需要工作坐在家里就能得到政府发放的钱，他们以为美国的一切都是免费的，每个人都有两层楼的大房子住，有BMW汽车，美国政府让每一个美国人都过着富人般的生活。这一切都是流传在中国社交媒体的谎言，美国政府付钱让中国反对派在社交媒体散布这些谎言，想诱使中国人推翻政府，但这些懒惰的中国人并不愿意斗争，他们认为直接walk到美国不是更简单吗！

[@Pinacolada666]

@@user-zr3zn5yi7o 您没住过国外吧。。若有一天当您有机会的话可以试试看。。您可能就能够深深的体会到我所说的 。祝您有个美好的一天。

[@Pinacolada666]

@@user-zr3zn5yi7o 您没住过国外吧。。若有一天您有机会的话可以去试试看。。到时您可能就会比较能够了解。 祝您有个美好的一天😊

[@cac1504]

Wei Du, please do a follow-up report on those Hong Kong folks going to UK on BNO only to get low status jobs.

[@medusamoor60]

well this happened years ago. Remember those flew to Canada or US in the 80's or 90's? Many of them needed to work as blue collar workers even they were teachers or nurses or lawyers in HK. The difference is, people were more patience and understand the situation back then. They worked and studied hard to get a better life there. And they (or the 2ne generations) achieved that. Those HK people flew to UK after 2019 are just a bunch of naive people only have pride and don't want to "downgrade" themselves. It is so ironic that they have internet and can collect as much as info they can, they still being naive and think moving to UK without a long term plan can actually work out.

[@hoangvu9360]

Do Hongkongers have plan worked if they stay ? They may even have a good choice. They have to choose between 2 bad choices @@medusamoor60

[@fupopanda]

UK is one of the worst places to move to. Generational UK citizens (those whose family lines have been UK citizens for multiple generations) are fleeing the UK to places like Canada and US. UK is very broke and it will probably only get worse. They've peaked.

[@cac1504]

​@@fupopandanew election soon. Labour to take over. Bye bye Sunak.

[@LaoNiu-yj6nw]

We learned a few pieces geography knowledge by watching this CNA Wei Du doc.

[@user-bg2jr8th3q]

It is heart-stopping to see this migrants' journey and I hoped that Wei Du is safe.

[@aublumberg]

Amazing documentary. Congrats Wei Du and the rest of the team at CNA!

[@goldsilvervscrisiscollapse4320]

It's just American propaganda. CNA has proven itself biased to the West, making large a small number of people fleeing their own debts

[@joewong438]

I am 3 rd generation Chinese immigrants and I ve seen it all. Those think that this is Gold Mountain but no more. They aren’t informed of the current US economic situation nor the personal safety after one entered the U.S. ignorance is tragic. Central and South Americans are so poor they are looking for food and shelter anywhere in the World. Me too why Chinese?

[@succeedsoon]

You ask your grandparents

[@s._3560]

Yes, they are too sheltered and ignorant about what's happening in the world at home in China. Immigrants who go home for a visit, don't want to tell their own relatives and friends the truth for fear of looking bad and silly for leaving their homeland. Most have to convince themselves life is good in their new country to be happy.

[@aquilifergroup]

This is what happens when your government controls what you see about the world outside your country.

[@lukelu5032]

Why did your grandpa leave？ He didn't have food and shelter in China？

[@GChanXequs]

​@@lukelu5032but it also goes the same way round.​ people who left their own country to other countries. Did they have no food and shelter?

[@yeezeey4037]

18:23 "I think the smugglers are thinking I'm one of his merchandise"... aww so direct but on point.

[@Onana888]

Excellent documentary by the CNA team!!! Really broadened my perspectives on the sheer no. of migrants crossing to America via all sorts of possible means, plane, bus, trek, swim...regardless of how tough, difficult and rough the journey gonna be.... I just hope they can have a better life ahead of them....considering how much they have sacrificed and leave behind in China 🙏🙏🙏

[@lhubfrankhub6510]

Thank you for sharing . We pray that they be safe and find their new opportunities again. If CNA could track them again five years on it will be wonderful ..pray they all be safe and find greater joy and belonging..

[@eddie634100]

watch the 3 parts, great job Wei Du

[@lompanglompang6628]

Great job Du Wei and team 👍👍💪💪

[@HyperKicker]

Thank you Snide. I really enjoyed the video ❤

[@aann2222]

this is quality documentary!

[@joewong438]

The grass always looks greener in your neighbour’s yard.

[@Iam-me]

Thank you Wei Du

[@cheongfamily1015]

Should be the top 3 documentary of the year! I even heard the familiar accent...

[@samuelschultz6831]

Wei Du and the team are my heroes. Sam from Jacumba

[@kevintewey1157]

Most of this is not true c n a is propaganda state supported media

[@jasxteo]

Yes that is what I want to say too!!! Such a highly dangerous project and CNA managed to deliver it!

[@ssss8162]

They'd be my heroes too if they would do one on the anti-Israeli student protests in the US

[@WeiDu1984]

Thank you, Sam, that's very kind. You and your team are the true heroes. Grateful for your good work!

[@goldsilvervscrisiscollapse4320]

​@@jasxteoIt's just American propaganda. CNA has proven itself biased to the West, making large a small number of people fleeing their own debts

[@FrankAn-io7bz]

Thank you to Wei Du and the team for presenting such a touching documentary to the audience. Everyone has a different story behind it and another reason to choose Walk the Line. But they all end up the same, and that is the US.

[@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

[@LS-im5ki]

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.

[@OuyangLaosha]

Great perspective to know the stories of the Line walkers. Respect to the produce team.

[@karldef892]

"I think Chinese have more rights than the US citizens" That statement hit hard😢

[@urdailygamr9229]

actually they do.In china rich people(very few and much poorer compared to their american counterparts) don't have any say ro control in the government and they cannot arbitarily buy property wherever they want and cannot avoid taxes.

[@philip32276]

I am now in Thailand, have worked as a Chinese translator, and see hundreds of Chinese travelling around here every day. I don't see any Venezuelans, Hondurans, Columbians, and I have never even seen a Haitian. In Japan, where I live, they are all over the Ginza buying expensive brand products. The crime in China is nowhere near what it is in some countries in South America, and the people I met while travelling around there seem to be doing quite well for the most part. It is very hard to believe that any Chinese would travel through the jungles of South America to come to America. Is this video for real?

[@gracelim6381]

yes it is very much real, those who are in south American countries will often see big groups of Chinese and other immigrants coming up thru these south American countries to reach the usa

[@blilasg8956]

going on for a while. google voices of America, they have some articles on this.

[@simanx2254]

They are overseas chinese not the china chinese.😂😂😂

[@Megadethfan25]

China Is as poor as México, both countries have about the same Gdp per capita which by the way its still much higher than Thailand but poor compared to the US

[@eroswong9205]

They are trying to escape debts and crimes

[@zheshipeng]

Wow. This is better than a Hollywood blockbuster!!

[@nckncknck7408]

Keep up the good work CNA…

[@yf6601]

Love it! Brilliant documentary!

[@oliver6224]

Unfortunately, they've been sold "The American Dream" which is just a dream. They will learn it the hard way :(.

[@SimplyShevy]

Great documentary. 🤗

[@karwyai]

Thank you for this eye opening documentary.

[@ricky8alta]

I thought China was the greatest country in the world... 😨

[@GachiTscho]

Documentary of the year!

[@katwong1239]

羅冠聰真係成熟左⋯⋯溫和、理智、純熟嘅國語⋯⋯👍👌

[@UnityisKey1]

Phenomenal Documentary! Wow amIng footage and giving us that bird eyes view and lenses of the actual migrants journey. Hands down! Amazing! How can I donate to this Amazing man and his family! I am in San Gabriel Valley. I would like to help this family out!

[@simonshu1479]

Great documentary with full of human stories! Great work CNA , Wei Du and her team 👍👍👍. I hope through these programmes (part 1 to 3) , more Chinese people will come to learn the reality at the other side of the “pasture” - which is being perceived greener than where you are.

[@colleenpeck6347]

Asylum means needing protection from prosecution. They are all here for new job opportunities. When the US had our "recession " in 2008 did Americans pack up and head to other countries to take care if them ? No! 😤

[@willgates8383]

What’s more amazing, they making this treacherous trip with so little knowledge of the US and its reality!! In 2024, one of these women actually still said she was told US had gold in the streets and they just have to pick it up !!! The stupidity astounds me and have no sympathy for these foolish people...only feel sad for the kids.

[@xinghanli4686]

@@willgates8383 Chill...that's just a metaphor...they are no different from the people in the westward movement...just want to start a new life in a new place...

[@leehyunsong7001]

They all? Sure you must have surveyed all of them to know that. Great work!

[@Stopthecrazz]

Are they really?

[@lazynoise2305]

@@xinghanli4686 then go to the country legally, unfair for the people who went to legal process

[@michaelchan4337]

Great documentary!

[@haivt508]

Coming from a family of political refugees, I can empathize with the struggles faced by such individuals. Even after over 45 years, I continue to revisit survival guides whenever I come across them in books or videos.

[@funpau7549]

So scary. Why Chinese have more right than the American landowner? Boarder control probably got bribes.

[@stevenroshni1228]

California laws don't allow deadly force to be used on trespassers.

[@Wewillconquertheworld]

Why is the whole world keep believing all this chinese bullcrap!

[@kimberiysmarketstrategy]

Someone help them stop this journey, its not worth it. They will be homeless & starving, look at all the US citizens homeless! This is sad..they are being used.

[@joehinds29988]

Biden won't stop it. Don't know the main reason why.

[@patriciavandevelde5469]

There is nothing in the USA only hardship!

[@beautifulworld4455]

There are too many immigration agencies on Chinese media platforms has been promoting US as freedom of land and how easy to get rich there. They think they are heading to heaven .

[@Christinebanks11]

That's their problem

[@karyndickinson3544]

Many Chinese migrants are the mass exodus middle class. They hopefully found a way to secure their money somewhere. But they have money

[@empress_me]

Serious Question: WHY ARE THEY COMING HERE, TO DO WHAT?!?!

[@williamhartz8707]

Great documentary. As an American I feel sorry for them; for, it won’t be an easy life- all kinds of challenges once they are “officially” legal to stay in the USA.

[@HyperspaceHoliday]

As a LEGAL immigrant to America, I despise them.

[@nicholaslu4069]

Don't hate the player. Hate the game.

[@ALLDAYKPOP]

Think of it this way: We can learn from them because so much gets hidden in China. This is exactly what we did during and after WWII with German defectors and it's the main reason we have jets, rockets, and NASA. Plus, if there is indeed spies, it's better to log and watch them rather than just let them sneak in unnoticed, although most spies come in through legal means. Even the 9/11 terrorists were here legally.

[@JennyJaquelineMR]

@@HyperspaceHoliday As a new U.S. citizen, I hate people like you. All individuals deserve the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

[@colleenpeck6347]

Australia and the UK deport their Chinese "asylum seekers." Why do we have to support them? They are coming in and working at illegal Chinese farm land marijuana farms.

[@user-eo8jx8fh4o]

If a person attributes their failures to external factors, they will not succeed anywhere.

[@charleneji6759]

Exactly.

[@Timy639]

Someone make business was faiure，nobody can be always success

[@cubular3000]

CNA Insider is really on a roll these days.

[@98zing]

Impressed… this is a world class documentary by Singapore’s media corp….

[@aquilifergroup]

Lol. Average documentary about a topic that’s been covered to death already.

[@dengist8172]

The worst thing is, after they arrive and start living in America, they will find the new life radically different from what they expected

[@user-hd8sr4rl4r]

从零开始，必须努力。

[@Mdyounus-ts3ym]

At least they won't be in a dictatorship country like china. US is a free country

[@armergamer2179]

​@@user-hd8sr4rl4rCan't start from scratch if there's nothing in the first place

[@colafish2152]

Apparently, this production about walk the line is better than that made by Voice Of American.

[@user-hd8sr4rl4r]

没有好与不好的比较，美国之音工作重心不一样而已。

[@RuddenMutner]

Such GREAT comparisons! Allllll soooo lovely! Especially the *luxdups* tote. Their styles are so chic, sleek, elegant and understated!

[@funpau7549]

Good for the volunteers delivering food to the migrants. Hope the love will spread and the kindness will be passed on. Thank you.