A Comparison of Housing Demolition and Relocation in China and the United States

1. Introduction

Housing demolition and relocation have long historical backgrounds in both China and the United States. It has caused varied conflicts in the past. The purpose of this paper is to compare the housing demolition and relocation in China and the United States, and to find out some possible reasons that why these two countries have different attitudes towards this issue.

2. Background of housing demolition and relocation in China

In China, large-scale demolitions and relocations usually take place when the Chinese government wants to build new infrastructure or redevelop an old area. For example, when Beijing was preparing for the 2008 Summer Olympics, many residents were forcibly evicted from their homes to make way for new construction. Some residents were given compensation, while others were not given anything at all. As a result, there were many protests and riots.

The most famous case of forced eviction in China is probably the case of Yaojiafen, a village in Beijing that was demolished in 2006 to make way for a new airport runway. The villagers were not given any compensation, and they protested by setting themselves on fire. As a result of this incident, the Chinese government promulgated the Property Rights Law, which requires that residents be given compensation when their homes are demolished.

3. Background of housing demolition and relocation in the United States

In the United States, large-scale demolitions and relocations usually take place when cities want to redevelop old neighborhoods or build new infrastructure. For example, when New York City built its Second Avenue Subway line, many residents were displaced because their homes were demolished to make way for the new construction. In some cases, residents were given compensation, while others were not given anything at all. As a result, there were many protests and lawsuits.

The most famous case of forced eviction in the United States is probably the case of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans and caused extensive damage to the city. In the aftermath of the hurricane, many people were forcibly evicted from their homes by the city government so that the city could be rebuilt. As a result, there were many protests and lawsuits.

4. Comparison of housing demolition and relocation in China and the United States

There are some similarities between housing demolition and relocation in China and the United States. For example, in both countries, large-scale demolitions and relocations usually take place when the government wants to build new infrastructure or redevelop an old area. In addition, in both countries, there have been many protests and riots as a result of forced evictions.

However, there are also some differences between housing demolition and relocation in China and the United States. One difference is that in China, most residents who are displaced by demolitions and relocations are not given any compensation, while in the United States, most residents who are displaced by demolitions and relocations are given some form of compensation. Another difference is that in China, there is no law that requires the government to give residents compensation when their homes are demolished, while in the United States, there is such a law (the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970).

5. Conclusion

In conclusion, housing demolition and relocation have long historical backgrounds in

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