Yes you're right about expats not being able to drive. Before I landed I struggled to relaise why we couldn't drive.
But when I saw the way Chinese drive...Well lets just say I prefer to take the Metro.
Chinese out here 'switch lanes' for fun (without indicating). Seen one dude pull from the 5th lane & dive for the exit with a last gasp effort I was in a taxi few metres behind thinking wtf these drivers are just as crazy as the arabs you see on Youtube
And I have a mate in HK he tells me it's rediculously stupid to have imported cars, as it costs extra to maintain with the stupid laws in place. So thats me not seeing a Supra till at least July then.
Ps the Chinese in Shanghai love their Porshes, AMG, Lambos & Mclarens they're not fan of Beemas.