@InspectorA-r2e
China issues ‘five-star card’ for foreign permanent residents (Dec 01, 2023)
"The 50 foreign residents have made outstanding contributions to China's economic, educational, technological, cultural, and healthcare sectors among others."
@tamoc2354
Don't make the same mistakes that EU and US did. Don't fall into the chaos which is doomed in the future.
不要重蹈歐盟和美國(guó)的覆轍。不要陷入注定會(huì)發(fā)生的混亂。
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@markma344
@tamoc2354 I am not sure what you are talking about, would you elaborate more?
@tamoc2354 我不太明白你在說(shuō)什么,能詳細(xì)說(shuō)明嗎?
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@Brisamars-q1c
Hi, I have been following your story as well as your siblings, I really hope you can continue your life in China. You're an asset to modern China.
@charleswu1541
I came back to China for work (7 years in Beijing, 5 years in Hong Kong). The time in Beijing was especially transformative and personally fulfilling. But now due to the geopolitics I find myself back in the U.S. as of this month.
If you want to stay in China, I believe you can consider the permanent residency permit. You need to demonstrate that you are working, paying taxes, and contributing to society but it's a subjective judgement at the end of the day. It was originally intended to benefit people like my parents who were raised in China but switched citizenships, then during the pandemic it was extended to people like me, and now non-Chinese background people are getting it (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxakDorXSew).
There are still shades of grey in interpretation, even in HK, so go to your local 出入境管理處 to find out more (the one in Beijing actually has brochures on the program and the people there want to help). I received the HK PR even though I was only living in HK for four years (but I was being paid from HK for over seven, so they gave me the PR). I received the Home Return Permit off that even though it was clearly intended to benefit local HK people and not people like me who were born in China but moved abroad shortly thereafter.
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Good luck with everything and feel free to reach out to me as a resource!
@omni3670
Sorry to hear you have broken off with your ex. Whatever, move on. Hopefully you will find someone else. Hopefully a Chinese man too. When you do get married, you should be able to get a Chinese green card after 5 years later. Best of luck! Would love to see you continue to live in China, really!
@alexvig2369
China doesn't do that to foreign spouses.
中國(guó)不會(huì)給外籍配偶這種待遇。
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@theredbar-cross8515
The best word to describe Chinese is "deep". Not only is the vocabulary extensive, even for daily use, but the amount of idioms, specifically 成語(yǔ), is unmatched among the world's languages. This results in a situation where the highly educated can speak (if they really wanted to) in a way that the average person just would not be able to understand.
形容中文最貼切的詞是"深邃"。不僅日常詞匯量龐大,成語(yǔ)數(shù)量更是冠絕全球語(yǔ)言。這導(dǎo)致高學(xué)歷者若有意為之,完全可以用普通人聽(tīng)不懂的方式交流。
If you are enchanted by classical Chinese, you must profoundly understand the essence of chengyu (idioms) — how a handful of characters can manifest infinite imagery, for this is where the soul of Chinese resides. When allusions flow through your veins and refined speech springs forth like mountain streams, the bones of classical prose and the flesh of modern language merge seamlessly. Only then does one embody the saying "poetry and books emanate grace from within"—not through mere technical skill, but through a spirit breathing in unison with the millennial pulse of Chinese culture.
@AlysaWonderland
So true, you’re right I normally think 博大精深 but deep is a good word for it in English
說(shuō)得太對(duì)了,我通常想到的是"博大精深",但用"deep(深度)"這個(gè)詞在英語(yǔ)里也很貼切呢。
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@endingalaporte
I'm a third culture kid. I'm half Chinese (Hong Kong, Canton) half french, oversea Chinese, was raised by my single mom (she's hong kong Chinese), grewing up in France spezking cantonese at home, and in Chinese immigrant communities. My whole familt is in Hong Kong. I'm white passing so people used to speak english to me in HK although I couldn't, and could only speak canto. I spoke canto before english. Cantonese feels like home for me. It's a tear for me that it's so hard to find a community that knows about Chinese culture, abour western culture, and respect boths countries (especially China because lots of anti asian hate) while being in the west and wanting maybe to go in china, hk, taiwan etc. Seeing your channel was a bless. Even if my case is different then yours, I felt represented and I relate to your expereinces. Especially when my identity doesn't fit my country where I'm allowed to stay. Love your content. Please continue !
Alysa in Wonderland
@AlysaWonderland
Thank you so much for sharing your fascinating and intricate journey! Being able to connect and make people like you feel represented and related to is the reason I share about my experiences, and I’m really glad the algorithm sent me in the right direction
Hi Alyssa, there's actually an indirect way to get "Chinese Citizenship" through the Hong Kong region. I am an American with US passport and I grew up in San Francisco. I moved to Hong Kong 15 years ago due to work and I got married to an HK girl and settled there. After 7 years of living in Hong Kong, I got my Hong Kong passport which kinda recognizes you as Chinese citizen but with less privilege than normal Chinese. (You don't have to get married in Hong Kong; you just need to get a job and stay for 7 years to get HK passport and there are plenty of jobs available in Hong Kong). You can then get a 回鄉(xiāng)證 which allows you to do business/invest/enjoy 購(gòu)房便利 and if you have a child in the future, he/she can enjoy 以較低分?jǐn)?shù)進(jìn)入內(nèi)地優(yōu)質(zhì)高校. Also this 回鄉(xiāng)證 allowed me to get a 港珠澳大橋 permit to drive a right side EV car from Hong Kong thru the new 港珠澳大橋 into Guangdong; I'm doing this every two weeks to explore cool places, towns and villages in Guangdong. Making money in Hong Kong and spending them in Guangdong is really awesome! Feel free to msg me if you like to discuss.
嗨Alyssa,其實(shí)通過(guò)香港(特區(qū))地區(qū)有個(gè)間接獲得"中國(guó)國(guó)籍"的方式。我是持美國(guó)護(hù)照的美國(guó)人,在舊金山長(zhǎng)大。15年前因工作移居香港(特區(qū)),娶了香港(特區(qū))女孩并定居。在香港(特區(qū))住滿(mǎn)7年后我拿到了香港(特區(qū))護(hù)照,這某種程度上承認(rèn)你作為中國(guó)公民的身份,但比普通中國(guó)公民權(quán)利少些。(你不必在香港(特區(qū))結(jié)婚,只需找到工作住滿(mǎn)7年就能拿香港(特區(qū))護(hù)照,香港(特區(qū))工作機(jī)會(huì)很多)。然后你可以申請(qǐng)回鄉(xiāng)證,方便經(jīng)商/投資/享受購(gòu)房便利,將來(lái)孩子還能以較低分?jǐn)?shù)入讀內(nèi)地優(yōu)質(zhì)高校。這個(gè)回鄉(xiāng)證還讓我獲得了港珠澳大橋通行許可,可以開(kāi)右舵電動(dòng)車(chē)從香港(特區(qū))經(jīng)港珠澳大橋進(jìn)入廣東,我每?jī)芍芫蜁?huì)這樣去探索廣東的城鎮(zhèn)鄉(xiāng)村。在香港(特區(qū))賺錢(qián)在廣東消費(fèi)實(shí)在太棒了!有興趣討論隨時(shí)私信。 原創(chuàng)翻譯:龍騰網(wǎng) http://m.top-shui.cn 轉(zhuǎn)載請(qǐng)注明出處
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@mangobutter99999
yeah so Hong Kong and Macau are the the only regions where you can have dual/multiple citizenships. Many Canadian Hong Kongers or US Hong Kongers own properties in China, in Hong Kong and in North America; we can move assets freely here. Just Don't be afraid to leave Guangzhou and explore new opportunities.
@haniahannslew4108
Lol. Don't mislead people. HK passport is just a citizen of the special administrative region of HK BUT NOT a Chinese citizenship. Only HK people with Chinese ancestry would be able to own a house in mainland. Otherwise non-Chinese people would abuse the system.
@stephenliam2288
@haniahannslew4108 No, I believe only those with "Chinese citizenship (HK)" can apply for the passport. If you are a Hong Kong permanent resident but a foreign national, you are not eligible to apply for a Hong Kong passport. Recently, Mainland China introduced the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents (Non-Chinese Citizens), which allows short-term stays in the Mainland.
@loirecheung4440
Yes, start the cost of living in Hong Kong is much higher than in mainland China. Also, Hong Kong is far behind the mainland in everyday living technology .
(I grew up in HK and am living in my homeland Zhongshan after my retirement )
@BrianMasterz
@mangobutter99999 Not one in a thousand foreigners in China cares to literally become a Chinese national; this is why commenter put "Chinese citizenship" in " " (quotation marks). What we hope for is the ability to enjoy a normal lifestyle among the wonderful Chinese nationals without fear of being ejected from home and family after marrying a local, or being discriminated against in "non-sensitive" career/workforce options. That's all, nothing more. Therefore a Hong Kong or Macau residency ought fill most foreigners' comfort health security and potential homeownership needs. Anyone can feel free to correct me if I have made factual errors, or they see things differently from me.
@alvinnnliu
I bet Alyssa won't leave her hometown Guangzhou only for citizenship.
我打賭Alyssa不會(huì)為了國(guó)籍而離開(kāi)家鄉(xiāng)廣州。
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@ShunShufen
Bro you didn't mention that you need to renounce your previous citizenship in order to naturalise as Chinese in Hong Kong.
This is the crucial thing that prevents most people from doing it.
@jingzhi2898
According to the Hong Kong Immigration Department, anyone who wishes to apply for a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport must meet the following requirements: ● Chinese citizen; ● Hong Kong permanent resident; ● Hold a valid Hong Kong permanent identity card; It should be noted that obtaining Hong Kong permanent residency does not necessarily qualify you to apply for a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport! Because there is a big prerequisite for applying for a Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passport, that is, you must be a Chinese citizen, in simple terms, you have Chinese nationality.
Thank you Alysa! Please please share more about your experiences with the 我住 team—we'd love to hear more!
謝謝Alysa!請(qǐng)一定要多分享你和"我住"團(tuán)隊(duì)的經(jīng)歷——我們超想聽(tīng)更多故事!
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@BB-rq4dv
Alysa when I heard u said ur not PR resident in Mainland I'm feeling sad too. I hope in the future there are specific cases that the central govt may offer this status for expats. I'm in HK but love travel around China and even some weekends I may travel to Sz juz for an environment change. I've travelled to US, Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and NZ and in the end I still goes back to HK and thinking my retirement in Mainland too. So do I like theese places I travelled yes but I still go back to China
@masupildula
I get where you're coming from but China is for Chinese
I'm an African-American who was born and raised in Beijing Somehow the reaction is different.
With diversity brings different and differences brings chaos. China don't want that you can see it in its history.
Well, significant differences, you get the point
@alexpan8138
you have deep understanding of China. However, even with 10 million immigrants, that's still less than 1% of China's population. I think our government should be more tolerant of immigrants.
@alexpan8138
it's okay they will get used to it lol
沒(méi)關(guān)系,他們會(huì)習(xí)慣的哈哈。
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@duoyansuqiongburushouzhong
@masupildula China has historically been a country based on cultural identity. If you speak Chinese language, identify with Chinese culture and way of thinking, you will be accepted as Chinese. Therefore, most Chinese people will agree that children who grew up and received education in China should obtain permanent residence in China. Now it probably has more to do with the economy and stage of development, and China's long-standing fear of overpopulation.
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@orkneyis123
I can really feel you. After 25 years in China, you still have no status and the 5 year first relationship didn't work out. In a way, this is a cross road for you, what to do next, still stay in China or move back to an American, a country beside language you probably don't know too much about. Unfortunately, I have no right or dare to advise, suggest or guide you but only my best wishes to you and follow your instinct and never give up pursuing your dream. Goo bless you !
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@andrewz8135
I watched the "Reason I Live Here" show that you worked on, and it was absolutely wonderful. Especially your interview with the Austrian family living in Guizhou left me deeply moved.Thank you for sharing their story with us.
Having lived abroad for a while myself, I understand the uncertainty, insecurity, and sense of not truly belonging that you're feeling. As a fellow Guangzhou native, I would say, paper work asided, you are as every bit Chinese as we are.I genuinely hope you'll be able to work things out and stay in our wonderful city/country. Wishing you all the best!
@OliverCheng-tp7bn
this is a lovely vlog, thank you Alysa
這支vlog很棒,謝謝你Alysa。
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@jenc9021
Honestly I don't think you owe anyone any explanation. 妳自己快樂(lè)就好. 小心吧。柷幅你
說(shuō)實(shí)話(huà)你不欠任何人解釋。
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@chrisjia7725
If I will ever be a youtuber, this is the way how I will do too. Q&A. A lot of sharing. Hit on the point and save everyone's time. Great job, Alysa.