Key facts
- Chinese money laundering networks are accused of financially supporting Mexican cartels.
- The issue was raised at a congressional hearing.
- Witnesses urged President Trump to discuss this with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- These networks are described as the "financial fuel" for cartels.
At a congressional hearing on Tuesday, witnesses urged US President Donald Trump to prioritize addressing Chinese money laundering networks that are allegedly providing financial support to Mexican cartels. Leland, a witness, stated that these networks have become the "financial fuel" for cartels that are responsible for poisoning Americans and threatening the U.S. border, describing the situation as a "Silk Road of crime" across the Americas. The lawmakers called on President Trump to press Chinese President Xi Jinping on the matter during their next meeting.