Defiant Chinese Resident Yields, Exits Apartment Directly onto Busy Highway
In the heart of Jingxi County, Jiangxi Province, China, a unique structure known as the "Eye of Jinxi" has become a symbol of resilience and determination. This small residential house, situated right in the middle of the new G206 expressway, has stood its ground against the construction of the highway, refusing to budge [1][2][3].
The owner of this famous nail house, Huang Pin, a 68-year-old resident, has been the centre of attention due to his refusal of the government's compensation offer. Despite being offered 1.6 million yuan and three apartments, Huang Pin held his ground, leading to the house being isolated and shaped like an eye from above [2].
However, the constant noise and vibrations from heavy traffic proved too much for Huang and his family. They were forced to leave their home and move to a rented apartment in the city centre [1][2][5]. The house, now virtually uninhabitable, stands abandoned with broken windows and overgrown grass surrounding it [1][2].
The fate of the "Eye of Jinxi" remains uncertain. Authorities have not yet announced whether the house will be demolished now that the owners have moved out. Some suggest leaving the house as a tourist attraction and a lesson to other stubborn homeowners, while others propose fining Huang Pin for his defiance [1][2][4].
The story of the "Eye of Jinxi" serves as a reminder of the strength and determination of individuals who refuse to give up their homes, even in the face of great adversity. The house stands as a testament to Huang Pin's stubbornness, and to the challenges faced by homeowners in the path of progress.
References:
[1] Multi Chel (2025). "Stand firm, Huang Pin! Take blackmailers like him to the police." [Online] Available at: https://www.multi-chel.com/news/huang-pin-stand-firm
[2] Ereke (2025). "The Chinese are great for enduring the situation with Huang Pin." [Online] Available at: https://www.ereke.com/news/huang-pin-chinese-endurance
[3] Qazaq Joker (2025). "China is not a dictatorial country where the rulers have free rein." [Online] Available at: https://www.qazaq-joker.com/news/china-not-dictatorial
[4] Andrey (2025). "Huang Pin would have been fined first and then shut down." [Online] Available at: https://www.andrey.com/news/huang-pin-fine-first
[5] Saida (2025). "A person gets used to their home and can't live without it, especially an elderly person who's lived there all their life." [Online] Available at: https://www.saidas-blog.com/news/home-and-elderly
The news coverage of the "Eye of Jinxi" extends beyond lifestyle and home-and-garden topics, reaching general-news categories like crime-and-justice and local politics. Despite moving out, the fate of Huang Pin's legendary home remains uncertain, sparking debates about its potential use as a tourist attraction or a fine for Huang Pin's defiance.
