However, it is in fact owned – very indirectly and offshore, of course – by his Chinese poker club buddy and fellow Chinese property billionaire Hui Ka Yan.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2023/apr/08/britain-most-expensive-house-rutland-gate-mansion-london-super-rich-buyer

Hui Ka Yan, chairman of property developer China Evergrande.

Source: https://business.inquirer.net/423489/whats-next-for-china-evergrande-with-its-chairman-under-police-watch

This will be a "crucial year" for China Evergrande Group to fulfil home delivery to buyers, company Chairman Hui Ka Yan said in a letter to employees on New Year's Day, adding he trusted the firm would be able to repay all its debt.

Source: https://www.emirates247.com/business/economy-finance/evergrande-chairman-says-2023-crucial-for-home-delivery-debt-repayment-2023-01-03-1.696699