I have been told the same thing.
Furthermore, even if I register it in my name, I should apply a plate from the city where I live.
But I live in Shenzhen, no plates issued...

So till now the only solution is to buy a second hand from Chongqing hoping that the guy delivers what he promised: to help me to get the motorbike checked yearly in a "virtual way", i just pay and i get the document.

What absurd country is this...