He acknowledges he never paid for anything, although he might give demolition workers a few dollars to cart away a heavy object.

In one old Shanghai neighborhood slated for demolition, one of the last families to remain sits outside their home.

In one old Shanghai neighborhood slated for demolition, one of the last families to remain sits outside their home.

Forced relocation will be used if necessary so that the self-interests of a handful of people will not hurt the interests of the majority, an expert said.

A group of people wake up to find demolition notices affixed to their homes.