Unfinished Dreams: The Housing Crisis in China

This chapter explores the dire consequences of unfinished housing projects in China, where citizens have lost significant wealth and faced protests due to ongoing financial struggles. It highlights the alarming presence of empty houses, unpaid wages for workers, and governmental corruption, culminating in a narrative on the risks involved in demanding rights under an authoritarian regime. The discussion is interwoven with humor and personal anecdotes, painting a vivid picture of the chaotically repressive environment citizens find themselves in.

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