Shocking! Over a Million Chinese Flee for Asylum Under Xi Jinping—10 Times More Than Hu Jintao

Shocking! Over a Million Chinese Flee for Asylum Under Xi Jinping—10 Times More Than Hu Jintao

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In early 2026, preliminary data released by the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) for 2025 showed that the number of Chinese fleeing overseas to seek asylum had reached 178,725, approaching the record of 180,000 set in 2024. After adjustments to this preliminary data, this number may even set a new historical high.

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