Because maybe the CCP elite wouldn't be able to buy property themselves. These restrictions are pretty ineffective anyway. There are similar regulations in Cana

Because maybe the CCP elite wouldn't be able to buy property themselves. These restrictions are pretty ineffective anyway. There are similar regulations in Canada, and what we're seeing is that local realtors (who are residents/citizens) will buy the property on their behalf. This is also illegal, but much harder to regulate.