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Practical Guide: 5 Common Misconceptions Green Card Holders Must Avoid

— How to Avoid Unintentionally Abandoning Your Lawful Permanent Resident Status For many Chinese immigrant families, obtaining a U.S. green card (lawful permanent resident status) is a major milestone. However, holding a green card does not mean you’re free from risk. Each year, many green card holders are denied reentry or lose their status dueContinue reading “Practical Guide: 5 Common Misconceptions Green Card Holders Must Avoid”

Between “What We Heard” and “What’s True”: How to Navigate Chinese-Language Information Online

By: One Voice I. Why Are We Talking About This? In 2025, as Chinese communities across the U.S. continue to grow, they also face significant challenges when it comes to accessing and verifying information. On the one hand, more and more community members are actively engaging with public policy issues—elections, school affairs, immigration reform, andContinue reading “Between “What We Heard” and “What’s True”: How to Navigate Chinese-Language Information Online”

Beware of Misinformation: A Practical Guide to Chinese Identity Policies for Overseas Chinese

Recently, a number of WeChat Official Accounts—such as “Chinese ID Update Services”—have been spreading posts claiming things like: At first glance, these statements seem like encouraging “shortcuts” for returning to China. But upon closer examination, they contain misleading claims, exaggerated promises, and deliberate blurring of legal concepts. This article aims to clarify the critical differenceContinue reading “Beware of Misinformation: A Practical Guide to Chinese Identity Policies for Overseas Chinese”

In the Name of the “Motherland”: Identity and Belonging Among First-Generation Chinese Americans Amid U.S.-China Tensions

In the Chinese language, the word 祖国 (“motherland” or “homeland”) carries deep emotional weight. It represents not only a country, but also one’s ancestral home, cultural roots, and personal history. For many first-generation Chinese immigrants to the U.S., the word once felt warm and natural to use—“I miss the mountains of my motherland,” or “IContinue reading “In the Name of the “Motherland”: Identity and Belonging Among First-Generation Chinese Americans Amid U.S.-China Tensions”

Chinese Americans Amid the U.S.-China Trade War: Hidden and Profound Impacts

Since the U.S.-China trade war erupted in 2018, tensions between the two nations have steadily escalated, expanding from tariffs on goods to conflicts in technology, human rights, education, and geopolitics. For most Americans, this conflict is reflected in rising consumer prices, stock market fluctuations, or shifts in the job market. But for Chinese Americans, theContinue reading “Chinese Americans Amid the U.S.-China Trade War: Hidden and Profound Impacts”

[Special Report] Seven Years After the Trade War: The Invisible Pressure and Collective Resilience of Chinese Americans

By | One Voice Published | April 30, 2025 Seven Years into the U.S.-China Trade War: Life Quietly Changes for Chinese Americans It has been seven years since the Trump administration ignited the U.S.-China trade war in March 2018 by imposing tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum. Since then, tensions have remained high, with theContinue reading “[Special Report] Seven Years After the Trade War: The Invisible Pressure and Collective Resilience of Chinese Americans”

Earth Day 2025: The Chinese Community and the Future of Green Energy in Las Vegas

April 22 marks Earth Day—a global reminder of our collective responsibility to protect the planet. As climate change fuels extreme weather, energy prices fluctuate, and environmental pollution worsens, the Chinese community in Las Vegas is becoming an increasingly vital force in the transition to clean energy. This year, we shine a spotlight on the NevadaContinue reading “Earth Day 2025: The Chinese Community and the Future of Green Energy in Las Vegas”

One APIA Nevada Hosts “Know Your Rights” Online Seminar, Empowering Immigrant Communities with Legal Knowledge

Las Vegas, NV – April 11, 2025 — One APIA Nevada successfully hosted a “Know Your Rights” online legal seminar on the evening of April 11 via Zoom, specifically tailored for the Chinese-speaking community. The event featured live Mandarin interpretation, personally provided by One APIA Nevada Executive Director Eric Jeng, ensuring that participants could fullyContinue reading “One APIA Nevada Hosts “Know Your Rights” Online Seminar, Empowering Immigrant Communities with Legal Knowledge”