Misinformation spreads in China on ‘civil war’ in Texas - BBC News

Chinese social media cheers intensifying standoff between Texas and the White House over illegal migrants.

21 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, GLOBAL TIMESImage caption, Chinese media have stoked the idea Texas has reached a state of warBy Kerry AllenBBC MonitoringAmid the escalating border standoff between Texas and the White House over illegal immigration, misinformation has spread in China that the Lone Star state has officially declared war to secede from the US.

Popular Chinese outlets have been suggesting that events in Texas have led to deep divisions in the US widening to a point where unrest has become a stark reality.

More than 6.3m migrants have crossed into the US illegally since the beginning of 2021 - record highs that have intensified a standoff between President Joe Biden and Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

As part of his Operation Lone Star, Mr Abbott has sought to block or deter entry into his state, including by installing about 30 miles (48km) of razor wire barriers along the city of Eagle Pass.

The US Supreme Court ruled last month against Mr Abbott, but the Republican has vowed to add more razor wire to crack down on what he calls an "invasion".

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