Villagers Protest Forced Demolition, Clash with Police in Guangdong
Hundreds of villagers gathered to resist an uncompensated demolition, leading to scuffles and detentions.
By Editorial DeskPublished Aug 25, 2026Guangdong

Hundreds of residents in a Guangdong village gathered at the village entrance on the morning bulldozers arrived.
Villagers said the compensation plan was never made public and that signatures had been provided by a third party.
Multiple witnesses said at least six people were taken away.
Sources (1)
- Court filing 2026-GD-4471
Court document · Filed at the district court
Documents (1)
- Demolition notice (scan)
PDF · Notice posted at the village entrance

