BEIJING 12 Feb (ANA) - A Chinese billionaire and political donor has dubbed Australia a "giant baby" after he lost residency rights.

 

It is an "objective fact" that the country has a baby's "innate characteristics", Huang Xiangmo told state tabloid Global Times.

 

The property developer has lived in Sydney since 2011 and has donated millions to major political parties.

 

But he was stranded overseas when the government rejected his citizenship bid and cancelled his permanent residency.

 

The Sydney Morning Herald first reported the visa denial earlier this month, describing Mr Huang as "Beijing's former top lobbyist in Australia".

 

He reportedly has links with the Chinese Communist Party, and Australia's national security agency has warned politicians not to accept money from him.

 

It comes amid a row over Chinese influence in Australia which has strained relations between the two nations.(ANA)

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