Chinese billionaire calls Australia a 'giant baby' with 'simple folk customs' after the prominent political donor was kicked out of the country over Beijing ties
- A prominent Chinese business man has called Australia a 'giant baby'
- The insult came after Huang Xiangmo's permanent residency visa was revoked
- There were concerns over the property tycoon's ties to the Chinese government
A Chinese billionaire and leading political donor who was kicked out of the country has called Australia a 'giant baby' with 'simple folk customs'.
Property mogul and long-term Sydney resident Huang Xiangmo last week had his permanent residency visa revoked and his bid for citizenship rejected.
The action was taken over his presidency of the Australian Council for the Promotion of the Peaceful Reunification of China - an organisation found to be aligned with China's ruling Communist Party.
He slammed the rejection of his visa and citizenship bid as 'groundless and prejudiced' and told the The Chinese Global Times, Australia was a 'giant baby' with an 'anti-China agenda.'
Huang's links to China sparked concerns of interference in Australia's political system
Huang is a prominent political donor, giving at least $2 million to various Australian parties over the years, including $55,000 to dine with Bill Shorten in 2015.
He was also behind a $150,000 donation to the New South Wales branch of the Labor Party while Sam Dastyari was party secretary - a relationship which ended Mr Dastyari's career.
However it was Huang's links to the Chinese government which prompted his ouster, over fears of Beijing's efforts to influence Australia's policies.
Huang was a prominent political donor and paid $55,000 to dine with Bill Shorten in 2015
Huang described his removal from Australia as 'ridiculous' and criticized the country directly.
'The history of Australia has determined the innate characteristics of a giant baby,'
'The growth of a giant baby takes time, and Australia still has a long way to go.'
'This is an objective fact and it does not mean Australia has to feel inferior.'
He said he moved to Australia for the 'simple folk customs' but said there was now a danger that the views of the ordinary people of the country were being swept aside to racist politicians.
'We cannot be the ‘silent people’ any more and we should speak out, to let the world see Australia’s real public opinion, and avoid the country’s return to the White Australia policy and far-right populism,' Huang said.
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The repercussions of the rejection are set to affect Huang both professionally and on a personal basis.
'The incident has had a huge impact on me and my family. Three generations of my family have lived in Australia for seven years,' Huang said.
'Apart from me, all those in the family are Australian citizens. The younger generation have studied, worked, married and had children there... Australia is their home.'
'It also affects my business of course. Some partners without information on this may have some unnecessary worries.'
Huang said Australia was a 'giant baby' with 'simple folk customs'after his visa was rejected
