my counter-argument, based on economics, is that the reduction of existing workforce makes immigration necessary. I just want it well structured, with more economic benefit than burden on our governmental services.
I am definitely interested on if anyone with expertise here can weigh in on if California population is truly shrinking or not given illegal immigration. When I change my lens to the long-term, it brings up interesting economic questions as birthrates in the US and Mexico are both declining . . . and I”ll assume same for central america (open to be corrected there). So at some point seems inevitable that things will turn to where population will truly shrink, and immigration pressures will subside.
I think China will continue to aggressively look for unconventional ways to out-maneuver the US . . . and try to think about different dimensions. Stating the obvious, because of their economic heft they can do so more effectively than other states attempting same. We can’t prepare to fight the last war!