Chinese Smugglers Target Australia by Sea
Update: 2025-12-12
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Walking the Route: A New Trend in Chinese People Smuggling to AustraliaAustralia is experiencing a surge in Chinese nationals attempting to reach its shores by sea, as stricter US border controls push smuggling networks to explore new maritime routes through Southeast Asia. Recent incidents include six Chinese citizens detained in Western Australia, part of a larger effort to enter the country by boat. This trend, known as walking the route, involves dangerous, unofficial pathways to leave China without proper documents, often organized by smuggling groups. The decision to take such risks stems from feelings that legal migration options are closed off, driven by economic pressures and social constraints in China.
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