The more the rich in China choose to live and work abroad. According to research firm Hurun study, nearly two-thirds of Chinese people with deposits of CNY 10 million (approximately USD 1.6 million) emigrated or are planning emigration.
The idea does not even apply to people who belong to the superrich. Only one-third of the property above the CNY 100 million (USD 16 million) who say they want to move to another country. However, overall only 15 percent of the rich Chinese who want to release the Bamboo Curtain country's citizenship.
1. United States (U.S.)
The U.S. is the favorite dream homes of the rich Chinese. Nearly 82,000 Chinese-born people obtain permanent resident status in the U.S. in 2012 based on data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This figure is higher in the year 2011. Only Mexico is sending more immigrants to the U.S.
A new program that allows foreigners invest USD 500,000 for the sake of a green card (permanent residency card in the U.S.) is very popular among Chinese citizens. Access to quality education to be one of the main reasons Chinese people moved to the U.S., in addition to the availability of clean air and water.
2. Europe
Europe is increasingly popular among the wealthy Chinese, especially since some of the countries on the continent to provide incentives to attract investment. The global financial crisis hit, Cyprus offer residency visas to anyone who is willing to pour EUR 300,000 or USD 405,000.
Meanwhile, Portugal offers a similar opportunity with EUR 500,000 or USD 675,000.
Many Greek youth move to northern Europe, only offering EUR 250,000 or USD 338,000 for real estate investment in exchange for a residence permit for 5 years.
3. Canada
Countries in this region of North America has long been the main purpose of Chinese immigrants and Chinese communities with large scale has spread across the country. City of Vancouver and Toronto are the most popular. Based on the last count, in Toronto settled more than 280,000 Chinese people, or 11.3 percent of the population. In Vancouver, there are settlements Hong Kong residents who left the country at the time of submission of Hong Kong to China in 1997.
4. Australia
Kangaroo country also launched a program of permanent residence for anyone who wants to invest in the country. However, the figures offered by the Australian Government big enough.
Chinese citizens who wish to migrate to Australia must invest AUD 5 million or USD 4.5 million. Since the scheme began in November 2012, 91 per cent of 545 visa applicants are citizens of China.
This policy impact on housing prices skyrocketing, particularly in Sydney. Based on data from Australian Property Supervisor, property sales in the city rose 15 percent in 2013 alone.
5. Singapore
Singapore is tightly controlled city-state, but neighboring Indonesia was also one of the richest places in Asia, an international business center, and is open to immigrants. Ethnic Chinese make up the majority there, accounted for 70 percent of the population.
There are about 5.4 million people in Singapore, and about 500,000 people have permanent residency which most foreigners are not skilled natives. The country is also home to hundreds of thousands of low-income migrant workers.
6. Hongkong
This former British colony has become a special administrative region of China since 1997. More than 90 percent of the population there are ethnic Chinese. However, Chinese citizens living in mainland China must apply for permission to visit or move to Hong Kong. The economy is very dependent both closely.
Many rich Chinese are interested in capitalism practiced in Hong Kong. However, the billionaire Beijing stumble language problems. Hong Kong uses Cantonese, while mainland China using Mandarin.
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