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Kristi Noem Warns of Chinese Operation to Infiltrate U.S. Borders

Kristi Noem Warns of Chinese Operation to Infiltrate U.S. Borders

First seen 17 Jun 2026, 21:45 UTC

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ThreatCluster June 18, 2026 at 21:24 UTC
  • Kristi Noem claims China is orchestrating a coordinated operation to send nationals to the U.S.
  • Over 22,000 encounters with Chinese nationals at the southern border have been reported since late 2023.
  • Noem links Chinese operations to the trafficking of fentanyl precursors to Mexican cartels.

Kristi Noem, former DHS Secretary, claims China is executing a coordinated operation to funnel Chinese nationals into the U.S. through specialized networks. She described these operations as akin to a 'travel agency', facilitating undocumented migrants to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. Since late 2023, over 22,000 encounters with Chinese nationals have been reported at the southern border. Noem highlighted that U.S. intelligence indicates a significant link between China and the trafficking of illicit fentanyl precursor chemicals to Mexican cartels. She emphasized the long-term strategy of China to undermine the U.S. from within, suggesting a calculated effort to alter the demographic landscape of the country. Noem's statements were made during an interview on Fox Business, where she expressed urgent concerns over national security.

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2023-12-01
Over 22,000 encounters with Chinese nationals reported
Since late 2023, U.S. border authorities have recorded over 22,000 encounters with undocumented Chinese migrants.
Independent
2026-06-17
Kristi Noem claims China has a 'thousand-year plan'
During an interview, Noem stated that China aims to undermine the U.S. through coordinated migration efforts.
Fox Business

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