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This is a really strange topic. The discussion has arising between me and my Chinese fiancée. As we are in our mid / late 40s. About us retiring in China. When I'm old. And of course she isn't here yet. And I don't know anyone who really wants to return. Even after 20-30 years . So most likely. She wont want to go back either.

But she has said she would return to China if I died. Because she has no family here. I know somebody who retired to Nanning . Who was a California gubment worker. And a coworkers wife just returned to China after 7 years. For the first time. To visit her family. And her visa is only allowed to be for 90 days as She is a citizen now.

Now I already made up my mind I don't want to retire in China. Its too hot and well, like walking around in an open sewer. And foreigners cant drive. And well. Apartments falling down kinda make me worry. But it cost about half to live there. At least in Nanning. 5000-6000 rmb, is ok .

She spoke of wanting to go to Luizhou. To retire. Which is a beautiful city. In the middle of nowhere.

What are the repercussions of her returning to China as a US citizen. Or me moving there. I would imagine she gets no help available to Chinese citizens.

And on the opposite end. Of her staying here as a Chinese citizen. If this is even possible. in case I die so she can go back.

I know many Chinese people move back and forth. I know Hong Kong people do this a lot.

Does China accept dual citizenship?

Any and all comments are welcome.

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From what I found out with a quick Google search, China does not accept dual citizenship.

I don't have any advice for your question though, sorry. All I can say is that it is a long time from now and you can jump that bridge once you get to it. She can be in the US forever with a Green Card, so if she wants to keep her citizenship, she can. You will see how she feels in 3-5 years and if at some time she changes her mind and wants a US citizenship, she can request it. There is only time limit on the minimum amount of time spent as a LPR, not maximum. Good luck with your process. :)

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this is an ongoing topic,

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Thank you for the answers. Yes , this subject is a long way out. I generally think way ahead. But the big thing is she could stay with a green card. I didn't know. I just called her moms apt. And told her we got the embassy number. I got the ever so calm. Thank you...

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This is a really strange topic. The discussion has arising between me and my Chinese fiancée. As we are in our mid / late 40s. About us retiring in China. When I'm old. And of course she isn't here yet. And I don't know anyone who really wants to return. Even after 20-30 years . So most likely. She wont want to go back either.

But she has said she would return to China if I died. Because she has no family here. I know somebody who retired to Nanning . Who was a California gubment worker. And a coworkers wife just returned to China after 7 years. For the first time. To visit her family. And her visa is only allowed to be for 90 days as She is a citizen now.

Now I already made up my mind I don't want to retire in China. Its too hot and well, like walking around in an open sewer. And foreigners cant drive. And well. Apartments falling down kinda make me worry. But it cost about half to live there. At least in Nanning. 5000-6000 rmb, is ok .

She spoke of wanting to go to Luizhou. To retire. Which is a beautiful city. In the middle of nowhere.

What are the repercussions of her returning to China as a US citizen. Or me moving there. I would imagine she gets no help available to Chinese citizens.

And on the opposite end. Of her staying here as a Chinese citizen. If this is even possible. in case I die so she can go back.

I know many Chinese people move back and forth. I know Hong Kong people do this a lot.

Does China accept dual citizenship?

Any and all comments are welcome.

Foreigners can't drive, that is simply not true. I was able to get a driver's licenses fine.

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Let's be honest to ourselves... all these issues you talked about, you really think the Chinese government gives a flying cr@p? They don't.

Further more, as far as my concern, as long as you look like a foreigner, not a Chinese holding a US-passport, you'll be treated differently.

So why not, if she doesn't like the way things are then by all means let her make her own choice.

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