'島主'成中國富人新頭銜 你有島麼?

China's rich seek own islands

中國富人正在尋找屬於自己的島

Wealthy Chinese are showing growing interest in islands in recent years.

中國富人近年來對島嶼表現出越來越濃厚的興趣。

There are at least 600 island owners in China, Lin Dong, founder of the China Island Owners Association, estimates.

據中國島主聯盟發起者林東估計，目前中國至少有600名島主。

Most of these islands were owned by corporations planning tourism, but also by individuals who built private clubhouses to entertain friends.

大部分島主爲意在開發旅遊業的企業，但也有私人島主，他們買島則是爲了在島上建私人會所招待朋友。

Islands in China come with many restrictions on their use and just 50 years of ownership.

中國對島嶼的使用有諸多限制，而且僅出讓50年產權。

But most overseas islands are sold as freehold properties.

但大部分海外島嶼則會出售永久產權。

Wealthy Chinese bought at least seven overseas islands in 2014.

中國富人2014年在海外購買了至少7塊小島。