Group 1 - The personal pension system in China allows workers participating in urban employee basic pension insurance or rural resident basic pension insurance to join, while retirees already receiving basic pension benefits cannot participate [2] - Flexible employment individuals can participate in the personal pension system as long as they have made at least one payment into the basic pension insurance [2] - Authoritative information regarding personal pensions can be accessed through various national online service platforms [2] Group 2 - After contributing to a personal pension, individuals can not only deduct personal income tax but also use the funds to purchase approved investment products to increase retirement income [5] - Investment products include wealth management products, savings deposits, commercial pension insurance, public funds, government bonds, specific pension savings, and index funds [5][6] - Personal pension products are regulated by financial authorities to ensure safety, stability, and long-term value preservation [6] Group 3 - For individuals unsure about selecting personal pension products, financial institutions can provide investment consulting based on personal risk preferences and age [9][10] - It is not mandatory to purchase investment products with personal pension funds; funds can earn interest at the current deposit rate if not invested [11] Group 4 - Personal pensions generally cannot be withdrawn early, with participants eligible to withdraw only upon reaching the retirement age for basic pensions [12] - Exceptions for early withdrawal include total loss of work ability, emigration, serious illness, receiving unemployment insurance, or being on minimum living security [13] - Applications for withdrawal can be made through social security agencies or online service portals, with funds disbursed to the individual's social security card bank account [14][15]