
Beijing Deploys Unorthodox Methods in Expanded Tax Dragnet
Beijing’s tax crackdown uses AI surveillance and self-reporting to chase $940B in offshore assets, but can’t verify amounts.

Beijing’s tax crackdown uses AI surveillance and self-reporting to chase $940B in offshore assets, but can’t verify amounts.

Six months after Siren Chen’s cautiously optimistic assessment, the HK$10.5B in approved investments suggests her confidence was well-placed.

Hong Kong scraps sole ownership requirement and expands qualifying assets under new CIES guidelines

HKIC will divide HK$600 million equally among the four managers next quarter. Siren Chen says the government seeks “optimal returns.”

Siren Chen compares the NIV’s nomination process to similar programs in Canada and the United States, noting distinct requirements

Siren Chen explains why significant economic contributions alone isn’t enough to gain Singapore PR, and what’s really needed to get approved.

Hong Kong reopens door to property investors seeking residency through the CIES – for a premium.

Hong Kong’s investment visa scheme could inject HK$15 billion into the economy, yet experts see “significant room for growth.”

Siren Chen meticulously breaks down the Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian digital nomad visas to find out which one is best.

Siren Chen believes the “new CIES could catalyze a vibrant economic resurgence” of Hong Kong and strengthen its ties with Mainland China.

Siren Chen discusses the popularity of the new-look EB-5 and how she aims to serve “1 million clients in 20 years.”

Siren Chen summarizes the last few years’ changing terms of the Turkey CIP and outlines what we can expect next.