Seizure of illegal chemicals by Chinese border authorities highlights comprehensive CCP campaign aimed at challenging US.
Stepping into the firing line, Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla) joins a heated discussion on 'The Ingraham Angle', highlighting the threat China poses to U.S. security as they continue to support Mexican drug cartels.
Mexican cartels have been nurturing their deadly empire by relying on nefarious aid from the Chinese. This week, border patrol officials seized 50,000 kilos of precursor chemicals, destined for the Sinaloa Cartel, sent from China to kickstart methamphetamine production. To make matters worse, Chinese entities are furtively aiding the cartels with money laundering activities, as revealed by the Treasury Department.
Chad Plantz, ICE's Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent in Charge in Houston, expressed deep concern about the cartels' profits, stating, "For far too long, the Mexican drug cartels have raked in billions of dollars at the expense of our local communities, leaving nothing but addiction, death, and despair in their wake."
This appalling situation has drawn comparisons to the alarming CCP mission to "kill Americans" after shocking FBI arrests.
The confiscated chemicals weren't limited to meth precursors; China is also a prominent supplier of chemicals for fentanyl production. (See Images)
Since 2019, officials have been actively cracking down on illicit shipments of precursor chemicals from China, India, and other countries bound for Mexican cartels. Over 1,700,000 kilograms of chemicals for methamphetamine and fentanyl production have been intercepted as a result. In an equally significant incident this past March at the Port of Houston, officials seized 44,000 kilograms of precursor chemicals destined for the Sinaloa Cartel.
Amid this, a spate of concerning incidents involving Chinese entities has come to light, ranging from espionage to academic infiltration.
Two Chinese nationals were charged with introducing a harmful biological pathogen into a University of Michigan lab, adding fuel to controversies surrounding heightened visa scrutiny for Chinese students entering the U.S. under the Trump administration.
However, China's nefarious actions don't end there. Last month, widespread investigations revealed a culture of students and faculty at Stanford University working for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), even exploiting intellectual properties or prioritizing research aligned with Chinese interests. (See Report)
In another notable incident, two Chinese nationals and a lawful permanent resident were charged with conspiring to traffic sensitive American military technology to the CCP. Meanwhile, a British businessman was arrested for attempting to smuggle sensitive military components to China over the weekend. (See Article)
Moreover, a Chinese-linked influence operation aimed at sowing political discord in U.S. politics was dismantled by American Artificial Intelligence Company OpenAI this week.
In light of these disturbing developments, Congresswoman Michele Steel urged, "The new visa policy is long overdue. After four years of willful ignorance - or gross incompetence - under the Biden administration, President Trump has wasted no time in directing his administration to take decisive, necessary action to finally thwart the pervasive and growing threat of Chinese communist espionage."
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Enrichment Data- Chinese Involvement in Drug Cartels: China's clandestine involvement in drug cartels primarily revolves around the illicit sale of precursor chemicals to Mexican buyers. These chemicals are crucial for the production of drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl.- Collaboration and Intermediaries: While direct collaboration between Chinese entities and Mexican cartels is infrequent, these intermediaries or clandestine networks play a pivotal role in facilitating such transactions.- Encrypted Communication Apps: Encrypted communication platforms like WeChat are used to facilitate financial transactions between Chinese money launderers and Mexican cartels, further reinforcing their dangerous alliance.- Diplomatic Efforts: The U.S. has continually urged China to collaborate in controlling the flow of precursor chemicals; however, the complex nature of international drug trafficking networks and intentional diplomatic obstacles have hindered meaningful progress.
- The discovery of seized precursor chemicals for drug production in America raises concerns about not only the threat to health and general-news, but also the politics involving China's underhanded aid to Mexican cartels.
- The Chinese involvement in drug trafficking isn't limited to precursor chemicals; technology and crime-and-justice sectors are also affected, as more cases of Chinese entities aiding cartels with money laundering and selling sensitive military technology to the CCP are uncovered.
- As the opinion on the impact of Chinese involvement in various sectors grows increasingly negative, there are calls for tighter policies regarding Chinese immigrants and diplomatic relations, especially with regards to academic infiltration, espionage, and illicit technology transfers.
