Chinese Belgian Hu Yang says that Shanghai authorities posted an eviction notice on her in-laws’ home, giving them only five days to vacate the property with no consideration for their safety. Hu protests the conduct of the authorities and calls upon the international community to condemn the aggressive behavior that is depriving her in-laws their right to reasonable residency.

Eviction notice posted on family members’ door.

Eviction notice issued by Shanghai Municipality, Jingan District government.

Jian Huanrong, Hu’s father-in-law

Cao Zhengbing, Hu’s mother-in-law.

Residents protest demolition and forced relocation on Wanchun Street.