101 East The Route: Chinese Migrants Walk to America - Part One | The Chinese asylum seekers risking it all for the American dream
Chinese asylum seekers are entering the US via a dangerous route through Latin America. 101 East investigates. Traversing Latin America to the United States has become a well-worn path for those seeking new lives. But now, would-be migrants are coming from further afield – China. This year, thousands have already made the trip known as “zouxian” or “the route”. Their goal: asylum in the US. Migrants cite a host of reasons for leaving China, from economic uncertainty and Beijing’s harsh COVID-19 policies to human rights. But they can fall prey to human traffickers, corrupt officials and even drug cartels. Despite the dangers, more and more Chinese are risking it all for the American dream. 101 East investigates. Published on Thursday 22 February 2024.
101 East reports on the people and events shaping the Asia Pacific region. Bold, untold stories from across Asia and the Pacific. Al Jazeera’s in-depth, weekly current affairs programme from the world’s most populated region.
Primary Title
- 101 East
Episode Title
- The Route: Chinese Migrants Walk to America - Part One | The Chinese asylum seekers risking it all for the American dream
Date Broadcast
- Friday 23 February 2024
Start Time
- 12 : 32
Finish Time
- 12 : 58
Duration
- 26:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- 101 East reports on the people and events shaping the Asia Pacific region. Bold, untold stories from across Asia and the Pacific. Al Jazeera’s in-depth, weekly current affairs programme from the world’s most populated region.
Episode Description
- Chinese asylum seekers are entering the US via a dangerous route through Latin America. 101 East investigates. Traversing Latin America to the United States has become a well-worn path for those seeking new lives. But now, would-be migrants are coming from further afield – China. This year, thousands have already made the trip known as “zouxian” or “the route”. Their goal: asylum in the US. Migrants cite a host of reasons for leaving China, from economic uncertainty and Beijing’s harsh COVID-19 policies to human rights. But they can fall prey to human traffickers, corrupt officials and even drug cartels. Despite the dangers, more and more Chinese are risking it all for the American dream. 101 East investigates. Published on Thursday 22 February 2024.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Chinese
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Current affairs
- Documentary
Contributors
- James Leong (Producer)
- Lynn Lee (Producer)