夫妻一起回中国养老，Social Security不能只看各自的退休金。收入较低的一方可能符合配偶福利，一方去世后，另一方还可能领取遗属福利。但配偶福利不是简单的“另一半的一半”，遗属福利也不是两份退休金相加，长期居住海外还可能涉及额外的支付条件。
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Retiring in China as a Couple: How Much Social Security Can a Spouse or Survivor Receive?
For couples retiring in China, Social Security planning involves more than adding up two individual retirement benefits. A lower-earning spouse may qualify for spousal benefits, and a surviving spouse may later qualify for survivor benefits. But spousal benefits are not simply “half of the other spouse’s check,” survivor benefits do not mean collecting both full benefits, and living abroad may add additional payment requirements.
綠卡沒了，在中國還能繼續領美國 Social Security 嗎？
失去或放棄美國綠卡，並不意味著過去工作累積的Social Security退休福利也會消失。符合條件的人仍可能在中國繼續領取，但美國公民、綠卡持有人和非美國公民適用的海外支付規則並不完全相同，其中還可能涉及居住條件和稅務身分的變化。
绿卡没了，在中国还能继续领美国 Social Security 吗？
失去或放弃美国绿卡，并不意味着过去工作积累的Social Security退休福利也会消失。符合条件的人仍可能在中国继续领取，但美国公民、绿卡持有人和非美国公民适用的海外支付规则并不完全相同，其中还可能涉及居住条件和税务身份的变化。
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.
