DEMOLISHED:

FORCED EVICTIONS AND THE TENANTS' RIGHTS

I.SUMMARY..

II.FORCED EVICTIONS: THE SOURCE OF THE CONFLICTS

Violent evictions

Lack of consultation and information

Disputes over compensation

Arbitration and judicial remedies

International law..

III.THE TENANTS' RIGHTS MOVEMENT..

IV.EXPERTS DEMAND REFORM:THE STATE'S RESPONSE..

Criticism by Chinese legal experts

Promises of reform...

V.RECOMMENDATIONS

VI.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS