11.07.2023 - By BBC World Service
We travel to South America to meet the Chinese migrants who are making their way to the United States using an unexpected route - the established migrant trail through South and Central America to the southern border with Mexico. Citing economic challenges at home - and using inspiration from social media - a growing number are making this perilous trek. Reporter Shawn Yuan travels along the route speaking to migrants about their journey and their aspirations for the future.
Presenter: Shawn Yuan
Producer: Shawn Yuan, with additional production from James Graham (Image: Chinese migrants wait to get inside a bus to continue their route to the US. Credit: Getty Images)