Hexun News/China: ‘Malta has begun to sell its nationality – for 650,000 euros you can buy EU citizenship.’ And the lead-in: ‘Malta’s citizenship law has been signed by the president, but it has sparked much controversy at home and abroad. The purchase price of Maltese nationality is 650,000 euros. This is expected to attract 300 buyers annually and there are now 45 already waiting. The Maltese government is expected to bring in 30 million euros (240 million yuan) in revenue from this. The law is heavily criticised by the Opposition Kuomintang as a fire-sale of Maltese citizenship. Its leader Busuttil said the Nationalists “will consider initiating a referendum to repeal the bill,” and said once in office will immediately revoke the ruling amendment.’