Legal basis: Article 44 of the Civil Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) is for emergency rescue and disaster relief. According to the limits of authority and procedures prescribed by law, the immovable property or movable property of a unit or individual may be expropriated. The expropriated real estate or chattel shall be returned to the expropriated person after use. Units and individuals whose immovable property or movable property is expropriated or damaged or lost after expropriation shall make compensation.