If You Lose Your Green Card, Can You Still Receive U.S. Social Security While Living in China?

Losing or giving up a U.S. green card does not automatically erase Social Security retirement benefits earned through years of work. Eligible retirees may still be able to receive benefits while living in China, but overseas payment rules differ depending on citizenship and immigration status and may also involve residency and tax considerations.

拿著綠卡回中國養老,為什麼「每年回美國一次」可能不夠?

不少綠卡持有人以為,退休後長期住在中國,只要每年回美國一次就能保住綠卡。但美國永久居民身分並不是靠一次入境自動維持的。真正重要的,是美國是否仍然是你的永久居住地,以及長期海外生活會怎樣影響這一身分。

拿着绿卡回中国养老,为什么“每年回美国一次”可能不够?

不少绿卡持有人以为,退休后长期住在中国,只要每年回美国一次就能保住绿卡。但美国永久居民身份并不是靠一次入境自动维持的。真正重要的,是美国是否仍然是你的永久居住地,以及长期海外生活会怎样影响这一身份。

Retiring in China with a Green Card: Why Returning to the U.S. Once a Year May Not Be Enough

Many green card holders assume they can retire in China and preserve U.S. permanent residency simply by returning to the United States once a year. But a green card is not maintained by a single annual visit. What matters more is whether the United States remains your permanent home and how long-term residence abroad affects that status.

為什麼今天,我們比任何時候都更需要理解美國?

每天都有新的新聞,但真正理解一個國家,遠不止於知道發生了什麼。從歷史、制度到日常生活,理解美國,也是在理解現代社會如何運作。這正是 Chinese Voices 希望持續探索的方向。

为什么今天,我们比任何时候都更需要理解美国?

每天都有新的新闻,但真正理解一个国家,远不止于知道发生了什么。从历史、制度到日常生活,理解美国,也是在理解现代社会如何运作。这正是 Chinese Voices 希望持续探索的方向。

Why We Need to Better Understand America Today

News tells us what happened. Understanding begins when we ask why. From history and institutions to everyday life, understanding America is also a way of understanding how a modern society works—and that is the journey Chinese Voices hopes to continue with its readers.

為什麼近年來,美國兩黨都開始出現民粹主義?

近年來,美國兩黨內部都出現了被稱為「民粹主義」的政治力量。為什麼左翼與右翼都會出現民粹主義?它們究竟是同一種現象,還是代表著完全不同的政治理念?本文從政治學的角度,幫助讀者理解民粹主義的真正含義,以及它為何成為現代民主政治的重要現象。

为什么近年来,美国两党都开始出现民粹主义?

近年来,美国两党内部都出现了被称为“民粹主义”的政治力量。为什么左翼和右翼都会出现民粹主义?它们究竟是同一种现象,还是代表着完全不同的政治理念?本文从政治学的角度,帮助读者理解民粹主义的真正含义,以及它为何成为现代民主政治的重要现象。

Why Are Both Major U.S. Parties Becoming More Populist?

In recent years, both major U.S. political parties have seen the rise of movements described as populist. Why has populism emerged on both the left and the right? Are they fundamentally the same, or do they represent different political ideas? This article explains the concept of populism and why it has become one of the defining features of modern democracy.