The House That Wouldn’t Move: This Man Fought to Keep His Home

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.