Then I imagine it was already extensively marketed in China at a time when there was more money flowing into the Province, and before the recent "crackdown" by China on escaping capital.  

You never know the behind the scenes machinations in the big league.. The house could get "sold" as inclusion in some sort of an overseas business deal that involves other assets. But yeah, as a stand alone sale for someone who will actually live there,  at that price,  good luck.