A Fragrant Thread Through Time Every year on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, Chinese households around the world come alive with the familiar aroma of sticky rice, bundles of mugwort and calamus hung by doorways, and the unmistakable air of celebration. This is the Dragon Boat Festival, one of the most culturallyContinue reading “The Dragon Boat Festival: Seasonal Wisdom and Cultural Identity in Chinese Tradition”
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[Practical Guide] How Special Groups Can Protect Their Green Card Status
Tailored Strategies for Accompanying Parents, Elderly Chinese Immigrants, and Frequent Business Travelers For many Chinese green card holders, life doesn’t always revolve around the U.S. Some need to return to China for their child’s education, some retirees wish to spend more time back home, and others constantly travel between the U.S. and China for business.Continue reading “[Practical Guide] How Special Groups Can Protect Their Green Card Status”
From War Flames to Soaring Heights: The Legacy from Flying Tigers to FedEx
The story of the Flying Tigers is a remarkable narrative that bridges the history of Chinese resistance in World War II and the evolution of modern global logistics. What began as a group of American volunteer pilots defending China evolved into a pioneering air freight company and ultimately became part of FedEx, one of theContinue reading “From War Flames to Soaring Heights: The Legacy from Flying Tigers to FedEx”
Flying Tigers Memorial Sites Tour: Cross-Pacific Historical Memory
— Places of Remembrance in China and the United States In the history of China’s resistance against Japanese aggression, the Flying Tigers occupy a special place. In the United States, they are likewise remembered as symbols of courage and friendship. As a joint force resisting fascist expansion, the Flying Tigers earned respect during wartime andContinue reading “Flying Tigers Memorial Sites Tour: Cross-Pacific Historical Memory”
Reflections on Valor and Memory: As China and the U.S. Move from Allies to Adversaries, What Can We Do Now?
While watching Valor and Memory, I was moved to tears more than once. The film takes us back to World War II, a time when China and the United States fought side by side. Through archival footage and heartfelt interviews, it reminds us of a rare era of mutual trust. Valor and Memory, which premieredContinue reading “Reflections on Valor and Memory: As China and the U.S. Move from Allies to Adversaries, What Can We Do Now?”
Can U.S. Green Card Holders Receive Chinese Retirement Benefits?
As more Chinese immigrants retire in the United States, a practical question arises: Many have contributed to China’s social security system for years—can they still receive pensions or retirement benefits from China? And if so, will that affect their U.S. green card status, or even lead to a loss of legal residency? This article clarifiesContinue reading “Can U.S. Green Card Holders Receive Chinese Retirement Benefits?”
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”
