Redevelopment vs preservation

A 700-year-old village in Shenzhen is being redeveloped, which has led to a conflict between residents and the developer. The villagers are struggling with their last breath to protect their home.

I strongly disagree with the redevelopment and, if I were one of them, I would struggle until the last moment, too, rather than accepting millions of yuan in compensation. The money means nothing to the villagers when their homes are being demolished.

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