Right-Wing Author Alleges China Weaponizing US Birthright Citizenship Laws
A prominent right-wing author has made explosive claims that China is systematically exploiting American birthright citizenship laws as part of a long-term strategy to establish influence within the United States. According to these allegations, Beijing is sending soon-to-be mothers to the US to give birth, thereby securing US citizenship for their children. These children then return to China to be raised under Communist Party control, only to re-enter the US as adults with full legal rights, including voting and access to government jobs.
Investigation Reveals 'Manchurian Generation' Strategy
The allegations stem from an investigation by the Government Accountability Institute (GAI) and an exclusive excerpt from The Invisible Coup, a book by New York Times bestselling author Peter Schweizer. Schweizer argues that China is not merely competing economically with America but is pursuing a covert influence campaign through birth certificates rather than traditional espionage or cyber attacks.
Schweizer describes this effort as the creation of a "Manchurian Generation"—a group of US citizens born on American soil, raised in China under strict Communist Party indoctrination, and later returning to the US as adults. He claims Beijing is "weaponizing US birthright citizenship rules" to plant a "time bomb" within the country, with the impact potentially beginning to be felt by 2030.
Birth Tourism and Surrogacy Practices Under Scrutiny
According to Schweizer's book, birth tourism from China has grown rapidly over the past 15 years. He estimates that between 750,000 and 1.5 million Chinese nationals hold US citizenship solely because they were born in the US. Many parents allegedly travel to the US to obtain birth certificates for their children and then return to China, where the children are raised as "Chinese Nationals." Upon turning 18, these individuals can return to the US, vote in elections, apply for government jobs, and sponsor relatives—including senior Communist Party figures—for permanent residency.
The investigation claims, "These 'Americans' have never lived in the US and are being raised in China under the strict indoctrination of Chinese Communist Party-controlled schools."
Surrogacy Network Linked to Chinese Elites
Schweizer further alleges that birth tourism is only one component of a broader conspiracy. He describes a more "insidious" practice involving American surrogate mothers carrying children linked to senior Chinese Communist Party officials. One highlighted case involves Guojun Xuan, a 65-year-old Chinese businessman and senior CCP official who owns over $100 million in California property.
Schweizer claims Xuan operated a "surrogacy command center" from his $4.1 million mansion in Arcadia, California. In May 2025, officials reportedly found 15 children living in the mansion, with a total of 21 children linked to Xuan through a multi-state embryo network. The book alleges there are now 107 surrogacy companies in California owned by Chinese individuals, often connected to Chinese elites, including intelligence and military officials.
National Security Concerns Raised
The US State Department has previously warned that birth tourism creates a "potential long-term vulnerability for national security," as it allows foreign nationals to bypass the traditional naturalization process. Schweizer's claims amplify these concerns, suggesting a systematic effort by China to embed individuals with dual loyalties within American society.
These allegations, while controversial, highlight ongoing debates about immigration policies, citizenship laws, and foreign influence operations. As global tensions persist, such claims are likely to fuel discussions on how nations safeguard their sovereignty and security in an interconnected world.
