From the chinese press

Forcible eviction unjustifiable

A recent online article on the Yihuang eviction said China's urbanization was not possible without forcible eviction. Though the wish for development and the pressure some local officials face in China's modernization drive are understandable, neither of them can be an excuse for forcible eviction, says an article in People's Daily. Excerpts:

Eviction may be inevitable on the road to China's urbanization. But any attempt to justify forcible eviction runs counter to the true spirit of economic development. Evictions should be carried out for public good, and should be based on the premise of fair compensation.