Chinese Nationals at U.S. Border: A Growing National Security Threat
During the Biden administration, over 390,000 Chinese nationals illegally crossed into the U.S., many of them military-aged men, raising serious national security concerns. This unprecedented influx—equivalent to nearly four U.S. Army corps—saw a 7,000% spike in border encounters since 2021. While DHS and ICE have made strides in deportations, with recent operations removing hundreds of illegal immigrants, the lack of transparency about these Chinese nationals is alarming.
A chilling example of the threat emerged on June 3, 2025, when the FBI arrested Yunqing Jian, 33, and Zunyong Liu, 34, for smuggling Fusarium graminearum, a biological pathogen capable of devastating U.S. crops and causing severe health issues like vomiting and liver damage. FBI Director Kash Patel called it a “sobering reminder” of the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to target America’s food supply, potentially crippling the economy. This isn’t about drugs or human trafficking—it’s biological warfare.
Despite ICE’s commendable efforts, such as deporting 142 criminal aliens to Mexico in early June 2025, the focus on Chinese nationals remains insufficient. Many of these individuals, often single adult males, have accessed military bases and sensitive sites nearly 100 times during Biden’s term, yet vetting was reduced, with Border Patrol once instructed to limit questions for Chinese nationals. Congress, DHS, and ICE must prioritize this threat beyond universities like Harvard, targeting those who crossed the border without scrutiny. Deportations must intensify, and the American people deserve clarity on the risks posed by these infiltrators. National security demands action now.
