A stubborn man who struck a relocation package of £ 180,000 from the government to leave his house has expressed his regret after a highway was built around his house.
The roof of Huang Ping's two -storey house in Jinxi, China is now almost the same as the highway that is currently under construction.
Huang – who lives with his 11 -year -old grandson – said that he now spends his day in the city center to avoid the construction site, and only returns home when the builders are clocked away for the day.
He said he feels that he has “lost a big gamble,” because his house is now surrounded by dust in the midst of the running works and occasionally vibrates.
Although the highway is not yet open to traffic, Huang fears what it will be like if it is used.
Although the government offers him a compensation package of £ 178,245, the old man has decided to remain, but has now admitted that he is sorry that he does not accept it.
A stubborn Chinese man refused the government's relocation package and has now built a highway around his house
Huang Ping from Jinxi said he regrets that he did not accept the package in the first place
Although the highway is not yet open to traffic, Huang fears what it will be like when it is used
'If I could reverse the time, I would agree with the demolition conditions they offered.
'Now it feels like I have lost a big bet.
“I regret it,” the quirky homeowner added.
It is common for the Government in China to build around houses when owners have refused to admit.
These houses are called 'Dingzhius' or 'Nail Homes'.
These buildings are often considered a representation of the battle between individuals and the authorities
Various homeowners who live in 'Nagelwoningen' can run the risk of having their property demolished
It is common for the Government in China to build around houses when owners have refused to admit. These houses are called 'Dingzhius' or 'Nagelhuizen'
These buildings are often considered a representation of the struggle between individuals and the authorities, and they also reflect the conflict between tradition and progress in China.
Various homeowners who live in 'Nagelwoningen' can run the risk of their property being demolished.
