Farmer who repelled demolition crews with home-made rockets lands cash payout.
A farmer in China who fired improvised rockets at demolition teams says he has been rewarded with a generous compensation package.
Yang Youde, a 56-year old farmer, was told his land was needed to build new offices. The developers offered him compensation but he did not think it was enough. The case highlights the efforts some Chinese are taking to preserve their property rights in the face of forced relocation by government officials.
Mr Youde built a watchtower. When demolition teams arrived, he fired home made rockets towards them, repelling them twice.
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