China ‘most stubborn nail house’ owner regrets not selling before highway was built around home

BEIJING (SCMP): The owner of “Jiangxi’s most stubborn nail house” expressed regret for not selling to the government after officials chose to bypass his property, constructing the highway around his home instead.

In China, a “nail house” or ding zi hu refers to homeowners who resist eviction during urban development or property redevelopment projects.