Why China’s ‘nail houses’ are more than a tale of ‘greed’ скачать в хорошем качестве

Why China’s ‘nail houses’ are more than a tale of ‘greed’

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Read more: https://sc.mp/5eebc5 China’s rapid development in recent decades has sparked several high-profile disputes between property owners and developers across the country. The term “nail house” refers to homes owned by those who resist eviction for urban development or property redevelopment projects. Developers named these seemingly defiant structures “nail houses” because they stick out like a nail from a piece of wood. The long-running conflict often makes headlines, with occupants portrayed as greedy for pursuing financial gain at the expense of a community’s modernisation. But behind the legal battles and sensational headlines, the issue also exposes a complex machinery behind China’s urban transformation. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://www.scmp.com/knowledge Facebook:   / scmp   Twitter:   / scmpnews   Instagram:   / scmpnews   Linkedin:   / south-china-morning-post