Worldway Comprehensive News: Cai Wenxian, President of the Portuguese Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Executive Director of the Portugal Aidu Group, stated at the "Portugal Economic Exploration Network" celebration held on April 21 that in 2014, Portugal became China's fourth largest investment destination in Europe, with Chinese investments in Portugal exceeding 9 billion euros. Portugal has become a favored country for Chinese investors seeking immigration investment.
Currently, Europe has become the preferred destination for Chinese investments, and within Europe, Portugal is one of the countries most favored by Chinese investors, ranking among the top five. Cai Wenxian cited the latest statistical data indicating that Portugal ranks fourth among the most favored investment destinations for Chinese investors, with Chinese investment increasing by 2.3 billion dollars in 2014.
Cai Wenxian pointed out that surveys show that the scale of Chinese investment in Portugal has now reached 10 billion dollars (approximately 9.3 billion euros), with investment projects including the purchase of real estate in Portugal and acquisitions of large enterprises such as EDP, REN, Loyal Insurance, and Espírito Santo Investment Bank, as well as the acquisition of a 30% stake in the Grupo Energias de Portugal in Brazil. These figures far exceed the previous estimate of 6 billion euros by Miguel Athayde Marques, head of the Portugal Economic Exploration website.
During the celebration meeting of the Chinese version of the Portugal Economic Exploration Network, Cai Wenxian noted that Portugal has now become a highly popular investment destination for China, with Chinese investors focusing their attention here.
In addition, individual Chinese investors have shown great appetite for property investment immigration in Portugal, especially since Portugal launched the "Golden Residence Visa" in 2012 (granting residency to investors who invest 500,000 euros in real estate in Portugal). As of the end of March 2015, the total number of individuals who successfully obtained the Portuguese Golden Visa has reached 2,290, with a total investment amount exceeding 1.39 billion euros. Worldway, as the first domestic immigration agency to introduce the "Portuguese Golden Residence" property investment immigration to China, is the only Chinese immigration agency with an independent branch in Portugal. It has successfully assisted hundreds of Chinese investors in completing their investments in Portugal and obtaining Golden Residence Cards. Its branch in Portugal is located on the bustling Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon, making it the preferred legal immigration agency for investment immigrants.
