Stay or go? Under Trump, dreams fade for Chinese who trekked to US
Published: 8/5/2025

Chinese migrants who came to the US seeking a better life under Trump's administration are facing uncertainty and instability due to ICE raids and rising US-China tensions. Many migrants, like Pan and James working in California, are caught between hope for a better future and fears of deportation and worsening US-China relations. Despite finding work and a sense of freedom in the US, some migrants, such as Kevin, are disillusioned and feel like America is becoming "another China," prompting them to question if moving was worth it.