The HK multi-billionaire Li is a closed friend of the former president of China Jiang Zemin. When Jiang was in power, Li invested a huge amount of money in China. And when Jiang visited HK he stayed in one of his residences. He'd warmed Li to what'll happen after Xi took over the regime. Soon after, Li sold all his properties in China and later started to sell his real estate properties in HK and diversified his investment in the UK and EU. Unfortunately, he cannot move the buildings aboard for those buildings he is unable to sell. In fact, he can't foresee the future but purely based on his political connection in high places to obtain information prior to making any business move. Like the good old says " it's not what you see but who you know " HK is over as long as the US capital is gone and doesn't return. The same applies to mainland China.