Paul recounted his encounter with six Chinese men at the roadside in Kupang, who spoke no Indonesian and were trying to find a hotel after their boat broke down.
The rising authoritarianism in China under Xi Jinping, coupled with economic hardships, has prompted a growing number of Chinese individuals to seek escape routes, marking a significant trend in migration.
The six men had previously arrived in Bali on tourist visas and had ventured to South Sulawesi, intending to connect with people smugglers for passage to Australia.
This incident reflects a broader pattern, as Kupang has become a point of transit for Chinese individuals attempting to leave their homeland in search of better opportunities abroad.
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