Luo Baogen’s Refusal to Move
In 2012, Luo Baogen’s refusal to sell his home put him at odds with local authorities. The government was planning to build a major highway, and every other resident in the area had agreed to leave. Yet the Baogens believed the compensation they were offered wasn’t enough to buy a comparable home elsewhere.
Instead of escalating the situation with forced eviction, the authorities decided to proceed with construction, building a four-lane highway around the home. Images of the house surrounded by traffic quickly went viral, turning it into a symbol of resistance.
Would the Baogens ever move? Find out on the next page!