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A significant aspect of this migration is the quest for asylum driven by fears of persecution. Recent data by Safeguard Defenders illustrates how many Chinese citizens are experiencing political persecution to the extent that they feel compelled to seek refuge outside their country. The research suggests that the asylum seeker numbers have reached unprecedented levels, with reports indicating over 180,000 applications in just a single year.
The disparity between official statistics and reality becomes crucial when analyzing the need for migration. Many Chinese individuals fleeing their country are not merely seeking to leave for leisure but are escaping oppressive conditions that impinge on their freedoms and livelihoods.