Recently, media reports revealed that Fosun Group, which has been in a 'buying spree' mode in the international market, acquiring foreign companies everywhere, has set its sights on an Australian business. It is reported that Origin Energy, Australia's largest natural gas and electricity retailer, plans to divest oil and gas assets worth 2 billion Australian dollars (approximately 1.5 billion US dollars). Sources say it has attracted interest from at least five potential bidders, including China's Fosun International.
Australia Has Become a 'Hot Favorite' Sought After by Investors
In fact, against the backdrop of economic globalization and the accelerating pace of Chinese enterprises and high-net-worth individuals 'going global,' Australia has become a hot spot for Chinese capital.
Earlier this year, a company under Li Ka-shing acquired the Australian utility company Duet Group (DUE.AU) in its entirety. Subsequently, Alibaba invested in Australia and established a company in Melbourne. Even JD.com boss Liu Qiangdong has set his sights on Australian real estate and purchased it at a high price...
According to the '2016 Report on Chinese Enterprise Investment in Australia' released in May 2017, Chinese investment in Australia reached 11.49 billion US dollars (15.36 billion Australian dollars) in 2016, second only to the peak in 2008. Globally, since 2007, Australia has cumulatively received 90 billion US dollars in Chinese foreign direct investment, remaining the second-largest destination for Chinese investment, only after the United States.
In the field of investment immigration, according to a report by New World Wealth, approximately 11,000 millionaires became 'new immigrants' to Australia in 2016.
Why Is Australia So Popular Among Domestic Investors?
(1) In terms of economic stability and development potential, Australia has the greatest advantages
Australia was the first developed Western country to recover from the 2008 financial crisis. According to IMF statistics, Australia's GDP per capita had already surpassed many countries by 2010, ranking first among countries with a population of over 20 million. Its rich mineral resources, developed tourism, and education industries also determine the positive outlook for its future macroeconomic situation.
(2) Australia has a stable political situation and a relatively secure social environment
Australia has good public security, a stable society, and friendly residents. In the ranking of the world's friendliest countries, Australia ranks seventh! Investing in such a harmonious environment requires little worry.
(3) Australia has a unique and superior living environment
Currently, some of the world's fastest-growing economic regions suffer from overpopulation, but Australia is one of the few countries with a comfortable and spacious living environment. Australia's climate is not too cold in winter and has few scorching days in summer. Melbourne has also been rated as the most livable city in the world.
(4) Australian real estate is freehold and there is no inheritance tax
For high-net-worth individuals, overseas property investment is not only a means to improve asset allocation but also an important asset for family legacy. Australian real estate is freehold and there is no inheritance tax, which is very attractive to investors.
At the same time, Australia performs exceptionally well in various world rankings: it ranks ninth in the Global Happiness Index, sixth in the world's most powerful passport ranking, and second as a country suitable for Chinese immigrants... With such great appeal, it is no wonder that many investors and wealthy individuals love Australia.
Of course, if you want to immigrate to Australia easily, choosing to apply for the Australian Significant Investor Visa (188C) is a better option. Worldway Immigration experts state that the Significant Investor Visa is currently the Australian investment immigration visa with the simplest requirements and the most straightforward immigration process, making it the first choice for easy and fast immigration.
For more details, please consult the Worldway Immigration Group hotline: 400-138-2929.