With numbers like that, it becomes very difficult to associate number of followers or fans with true influence.

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Adding to the allure of the visa, the government has created a new subclass of permanent visa to go along with the program, "888, " a number many Chinese associate with wealth.

WSJ: Australia Offers Visa for Millionaires

Adding to the allure of the investor visa, the government has created a new subclass of permanent visa to go along with the program, "888, " a number many Chinese associate with wealth.

WSJ: Australia Offers Visa for Millionaires