By South China Morning Post | Created at 2025-01-30 06:06:29 | Updated at 2025-01-30 18:00:34
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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.
The house, situated between the G206 highway in Jinxi county, eastern China’s Jiangxi province, was nicknamed “The Eye of Jinxi” because it resembles a pupil nestled between eyelids from a bird’s-eye view.
The “nail house” is back in the spotlight as the highway was slated to open for traffic during this year’s Spring Festival.
The construction team even facilitated a special access route for the family, who still lives in the house, allowing them to reach the outside world despite the traffic.
This development suggests that the government is unlikely to dismantle the family’s home or offer compensation, as reported by the Chinese media outlet Jiupai News.
