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    4 days ago

    What difference is there in telling someone “hey we need to demolish your house for a highway/railway please accept this compensation”

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      4 days ago

      In China? A lot. It’s the difference between a national need and a local want.

      It’s in how they’ve prioritized things. The owner will still get compensated but they can’t say no.