Background: The impact of loneliness on older people's wellbeing has gained increasing awareness internationally, yet there is limited research on the experience of older migrants. Despite being a longstanding and vibrant ethnic group in Australia, there is little understanding of the experience of loneliness among older Chinese immigrants. Aims: To understand how loneliness is experienced, shaped, and negotiated among post-retirement Chinese immigrants in Queensland, identify strategies and challenges, with the aim of informing policy to enhance their well-being. Methods: This qualitative study recruited 22 participants through online and offline strategies. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted fact to face in Chinese, translated, and examined using qualitative content analysis in English. Results: Loneliness is a dynamic experience intertwined with the non-linear acculturation process and shifting care convoys. Gendered family roles also impact distinct patterns of loneliness and coping strategies. Digital platforms sustain participants’ daily interactions online but also confines their social circles and access to local information. Differences between the urban-suburban environment and lifestyle in Australia and China further contribute to loneliness. Most participants described a temporal shift of experiencing loneliness, from intolerable to acceptable, yet with diminished expectations that their circumstances and wellbeing will change. Conclusion: This study addresses a need to understand loneliness among older Chinese immigrants in Queensland. It offers insight into the complexity of structural, cultural, and digital contexts that interact with their care convoys and acculturation, providing meaningful implications for policy and practice with older Chinese migrants in Australia. (242 words)