The extreme end of stubbornness

A photo from China showing how stubborn people can get. Naturally this could not happen in the United States where the rule of law prevails and legislates against removing access to someone's property. Apparently, the owner does not live in the property, is politically connected, demanded an outrageous sum for the property. He also let it be known that there would be hell to pay if there was damage to his property. Interestingly, note the absence of any infrastructure below the building: no gas, sewer, electric...