I don't know if you remember, but in 2007 Yang Wu and his wife became a symbol for protesters on the demolition spree that is taking place in China. As you can see, he refused to give up his house for developers even though they dug around his entire house and shut off the water and electricity. He even refused a deal that would give him the equivalent of 3,5 Million kronor. Finally he and his wife gave up, and were forced to sell their house anyway (they were compensated, how much is not known) - and the house was torn down.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/a-chinese-mans-home-is-his-castle-kung-fu-master-keeps-bailiffs-at-bay-in-the-siege-of-chongqing-442550.html
He was called the nail because the government was trying to pin him down, but he was very reluctant to give up. Now there is an online game that is based on the story of Yang Wu's struggle against the authorities. Apparently a very popular one, you can use slingshots and sticks to protect your property. After a while though, the player realises that it's a no-win game, the authorities always wins at the end - just like in real life. But you have to admit that it is refreshing that some one is taking fight!
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90782/90872/7141775.html
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