Investigative journalist Peter Schweizer is raising alarms about what he describes as a coordinated effort by Chinese elites to use America’s birthright citizenship laws and the surrogacy industry to secure U.S. citizenship for children who are then raised in China. Speaking during a Founders Roundtable with the Breitbart Fight Club, Schweizer argued the practice poses long-term national security and political implications.
In his new book, The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon, Schweizer details what he characterizes as an organized campaign connected to wealthy individuals aligned with the Chinese Communist Party. He described arrangements in which affluent Chinese nationals use American surrogates to give birth to children on U.S. soil, thereby securing citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
Schweizer said the children are often raised in China while retaining U.S. citizenship. He cited research firms in China estimating that roughly one million Chinese babies have been born in the United States over the past 13 years and are being raised in China. He added that there are no reliable figures on how many additional children have been born through surrogacy arrangements.
He referenced reporting by The Wall Street Journal detailing a Chinese billionaire who allegedly fathered more than 100 children in the United States via surrogacy. Schweizer also cited the case of Guojun Xuan, described as a senior CCP official, who reportedly had at least 21 children connected to him and whose situation drew scrutiny after authorities investigated a California residence.
According to Schweizer, more than 100 Chinese-owned surrogacy businesses operate in Southern California alone, marketing services in China that facilitate U.S. births. He argues that from the CCP’s perspective, such children may serve strategic purposes in the future.
Schweizer also referenced historical examples, including China’s alleged migration efforts in Hong Kong during the 1997 transition from British to Chinese rule, which he claims were designed to influence voting demographics.
The broader debate centers on birthright citizenship, immigration policy, and national security. Critics of current policies argue reforms are needed to prevent foreign exploitation of American citizenship laws. Supporters of the status quo contend that birthright citizenship is constitutionally protected and applies equally regardless of parental nationality.
As immigration remains a central issue in national politics, Schweizer’s claims are likely to intensify calls for tighter oversight of surrogacy practices and renewed legal scrutiny of birthright citizenship provisions.
