{"id":2083338,"date":"2023-10-29T17:15:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T21:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republican-sounds-alarm-about-cuba-helping-smuggle-chinese-nationals-into-u-s\/"},"modified":"2023-10-29T17:17:08","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T21:17:08","slug":"house-republican-sounds-alarm-about-cuba-helping-smuggle-chinese-nationals-into-u-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republican-sounds-alarm-about-cuba-helping-smuggle-chinese-nationals-into-u-s\/","title":{"rendered":"GOP Representative Raises Concerns Over Cuban Assistance in Smuggling Chinese Nationals to America."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouse-republican-sounds-alarm-about-cuba-helping-smuggle-chinese-nationals-into-u-s%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2083338&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>China and Cuba Allegedly Partner to Smuggle Chinese Nationals into the United States<\/h2>\n<p>In a shocking revelation, U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez has warned about a reported collaboration between China and Cuba to transport Chinese nationals across the treacherous \u2062Straits of Florida and \u2062smuggle them into the United\u2064 States.\u2064 This alarming development comes after \u2063the\u200c recent apprehension of 17 Chinese immigrants within Gimenez&#8217;s district in \u2062Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Gimenez, who \u2064represents the Florida Keys, expressed his concern about this unprecedented attempt to enter the Keys area. He emphasized that the motives and identities \u2064of these individuals remain unknown, raising serious\u200d security questions.<\/p>\n<p>The incident unfolded when U.S. \u200dBorder Patrol agents and Florida Highway Patrol troopers \u2063responded to a vessel landing in Key Largo\u200d on October 23. The authorities successfully captured three Ecuadorians and 17 Chinese immigrants, comprising \u206411 men and six women.<\/p>\n<p>As a\u200c member of various committees, including the Armed \u200dServices \u200cCommittee, Homeland Security Committee, and the new Select \u2063Committee on China, Gimenez wasted no time\u2062 in requesting additional information about the apprehended individuals. He expressed his deep concern \u2064about the growing influence of China \u200bin the region, particularly in Cuba, where they have\u2062 been involved in significant infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n<p>These projects are believed to be linked to a secret\u200b deal between\u200b China and Cuba, which\u2063 was exposed earlier this year. The deal involved\u2062 the construction of an electronic eavesdropping base on the island, just \u2062100 miles off the U.S. coast.<\/p>\n<p>This incident follows\u2063 a disturbing report that revealed over 100 instances where Chinese \u200cnationals posed as tourists to test the security \u2063of\u2062 U.S. military\u200d bases and other sensitive sites. Gimenez highlighted the seriousness of these incidents, stating that Chinese\u200b nationals\u200b have been \u2063photographing sensitive installations and targeting critical U.S. infrastructure to assess vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Examples of their \u200bactivities include attempting to force their way past guards at a military base\u200b in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and repeatedly \u200cphotographing the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. Chinese \u200bnationals were even found swimming near a military facility in Key West, Florida, and scuba diving near \u200cCape \u2064Canaveral, where spy satellites are\u200b launched into space.<\/p>\n<p>Gimenez placed the blame for this potential\u200b national security threat on the \u2064Biden administration&#8217;s open \u2063border policies, which have resulted in \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-sweeps-in-texas-election-as-city-revolts-against-biden-backed-critical-race-theory-in-schools\/\" title=\"GOP Sweeps In Texas Election As City Revolts Against Biden-Backed Critical Race Theory In Schools\">record-breaking numbers<\/a> of illegal immigrant\u200c encounters \u2063since President Joe Biden took \u200doffice. \u200cHe warned of \u200ban increased risk of spying and \u2063terrorist activities within the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Chairman Mark Green of the House Homeland Security Committee revealed that over 17,800 Chinese nationals\u2063 have been released \u200dinto the \u200cU.S.\u2062 in 2023 alone, further highlighting the urgency of addressing this \u2062issue.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What actions are \u2062being\u2062 taken by the Department of Homeland Security \u2064and its partners to identify and dismantle smuggling networks that pose a \u200bthreat to national security, particularly those \u2064involving Chinese nationals?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E House Committee on Homeland Security and the\u200b Subcommittee on\u200b Border\u200c Security, \u2063Gimenez highlighted \u2064the potential dangers \u200cassociated with this alleged\u200c collaboration between China and Cuba.\u200b He emphasized the need for a comprehensive investigation to \u200duncover\u2063 the \u2064truth behind this\u2064 smuggling operation and to protect the security of the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The treacherous \u2062Straits of \u200dFlorida, known for its unpredictable \u2062weather\u200d and strong currents, pose\u2064 a significant risk for anyone attempting to cross. Smugglers take advantage\u2062 of\u2064 these conditions to avoid detection and \u2063evade law enforcement.\u200d The fact that Chinese nationals \u200cwere found \u2064in this area raises concerns about the extent of this operation and the potential \u2063for future attempts.<\/p>\n<p>The motives behind this alleged partnership between China\u200c and Cuba can only be speculated upon. However, both \u200ccountries \u2064have a history of\u2063 engaging in illegal activities and\u200d pose specific \u200dchallenges to U.S. \u2063national security. China, with\u200b its large population and economic strength, has been known to engage in illegal \u2062immigration and human trafficking. Cuba,\u2062 with its \u2063proximity to the United States, has long been\u2063 a transit point for individuals attempting\u200c to enter\u2062 the country illegally.<\/p>\n<p>This incident highlights the \u2064need for increased cooperation and vigilance on the part of U.S. law enforcement agencies. The Department of Homeland Security, along\u2063 with its partners, must prioritize efforts \u2062to identify and dismantle\u2063 smuggling networks that pose\u200c a threat to \u2062national security. \u200bAdditionally, intelligence agencies must work together to gather information on \u2062the motivations and operations of China and Cuba in order to \u2062disrupt and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republican-sounds-alarm-about-cuba-helping-smuggle-chinese-nationals-into-u-s\/\" title=\"GOP Representative Raises Concerns Over Cuban Assistance in Smuggling Chinese Nationals to America.\">prevent \u2062future smuggling attempts<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Gimenez&#8217;s call \u200bfor a comprehensive investigation into this alleged partnership is crucial to understanding the scope and\u2063 impact of this operation. \u2063It is essential\u200d to identify the individuals responsible for organizing and\u2063 facilitating \u2064the smuggling and to \u200bensure that appropriate action is taken to hold \u200bthem accountable. Furthermore, increased border surveillance and intelligence sharing are necessary to detect and prevent future attempts to smuggle \u2063Chinese nationals or \u2064any other individuals into the\u200b United States.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fifth-circuit-to-rehear-big-tech-free-speech-case-as-supreme-court-eyes-intervention\/\" title=\"Fifth Circuit to reconsider Big Tech free speech case as Supreme Court considers involvement.\">potential\u200b national security risks<\/a> associated with this alleged partnership between China and\u2062 Cuba \u2063cannot be underestimated. It is imperative for the United States to \u200cremain vigilant and proactive in combating illegal immigration and protecting its \u2064borders. The collaboration between U.S. law enforcement agencies, intelligence services, and \u200cinternational partners is\u200b crucial \u200cto maintaining the safety and security of the \u2062United States and its \u200ccitizens.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the reported collaboration between\u2064 China and Cuba to\u200b smuggle Chinese \u2062nationals into \u2062the United States is \u200dan\u200c alarming development that demands immediate attention. \u2063U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez&#8217;s call for a comprehensive \u200binvestigation\u200d is a significant step towards unraveling the truth behind this\u2063 smuggling operation. The\u200d United\u2062 States must \u200bprioritize\u2062 efforts to dismantle smuggling networks, enhance border security, and strengthen intelligence sharing to counter these threats effectively.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez, China and Cuba have joined forces to transport Chinese citizens across the Straits of Florida and illegally bring them into the United States. The Florida Republican lawmaker, representing the Florida Keys, expressed concerns about this alleged collaboration between the communist countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":429,"featured_media":2083339,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2083338","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2083338","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/429"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2083338"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2083338\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2083339"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2083338"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2083338"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2083338"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}