This is one of the most famous images of resistance in modern China — a single house standing completely alone on a tall island of dirt, surrounded by a massive construction pit. In 2007 in Chongqing, homeowner Wu Ping refused the compensation offered for her property. As developers cleared everything around her, her house remained defiantly standing, earning it the nickname “Nail House” — like a nail that refuses to be hammered down. The family continued living there even after losing normal water and electricity. The striking photo became a powerful symbol of property rights and determination. Some called it stubbornness, others admired the courage. In the end, an agreement was reached and the family moved, but the image of that lone house still resonates today.