Beijing Deploys Unorthodox Methods in Expanded Tax Dragnet
Ahmad Abbas
January 14, 2026
Beijing’s tax crackdown uses AI surveillance and self-reporting to chase $940B in offshore assets, but can’t verify amounts.
Tag: siren chen
Hong Kong’s CIES: HK$10.5 Billion Influx, Zero Property Investment
Siren Chen
April 23, 2025
Six months after Siren Chen’s cautiously optimistic assessment, the HK$10.5B in approved investments suggests her confidence was well-placed.
Hong Kong Relaxes CIES Net Worth Requirement Amid Other Changes
Siren Chen
January 8, 2025
Hong Kong scraps sole ownership requirement and expands qualifying assets under new CIES guidelines
Hong Kong Appoints 4 CIES Fund Managers, Allocating HK$150 Million to Each
Moustafa Daly
December 31, 2024
HKIC will divide HK$600 million equally among the four managers next quarter. Siren Chen says the government seeks “optimal returns.”
Is Australia’s National Innovation Visa a Game-Changer or a Dud?
Siren Chen
December 28, 2024
Siren Chen compares the NIV’s nomination process to similar programs in Canada and the United States, noting distinct requirements
Rich, Successful, Rejected: Singapore’s Brutal PR Reality
Siren Chen
November 1, 2024
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 Reintroduces Real Estate Component to CIES
Moustafa Daly
October 17, 2024
Hong Kong reopens door to property investors seeking residency through the CIES – for a premium.
6 Months In: Hong Kong’s CIES Receives 500 Applications
Moustafa Daly
September 24, 2024
Hong Kong’s investment visa scheme could inject HK$15 billion into the economy, yet experts see “significant room for growth.”
Digital Nomad Showdown: Portugal, Spain, and Italy
Siren Chen
August 10, 2024
Siren Chen meticulously breaks down the Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian digital nomad visas to find out which one is best.
From Slumber to Stir: Hong Kong’s CIES-Driven Economic Awakening
Siren Chen
July 28, 2024
Siren Chen believes the “new CIES could catalyze a vibrant economic resurgence” of Hong Kong and strengthen its ties with Mainland China.
Post RIA “EB-5 Has Outperformed” Greece and Caribbean Programs: 10 on The Weekend With Siren Chen
Ahmad Abbas
July 27, 2024
Siren Chen discusses the popularity of the new-look EB-5 and how she aims to serve “1 million clients in 20 years.”
Turkey Takes Undeveloped Land Off The CBI Menu Amid Rumors of Big Changes
Siren Chen
December 13, 2023
Siren Chen summarizes the last few years’ changing terms of the Turkey CIP and outlines what we can expect next.