A spokesperson has confirmed China’s willingness to repatriate confirmed Chinese nationals from the USA, following escalating tensions over deportation cooperation. This came after Donald Trump had threatened sanctions and tariffs against countries refusing to accept deportees. Following threats of potential visa sanctions against Chinese officials if China continued its noncompliance, the USA has recently sent five charter flights to China with individuals believed to lack legal residency.  Trump has declared illegal immigration a national emergency, taking measures to secure borders and limit pathways to citizenship. The number of Chinese citizens encountered crossing the US southern border without permission has surged in recent years.