Fan Meizhong, who became famous for fleeing during the earthquake, arrived in Beijing as scheduled to participate in the 798 Biennale. However, due to his participant status not being recognized by the organizers, the director responsible for planning this section temporarily announced withdrawal from the exhibition. At the same time, Wu Ping, the homeowner of Chongqing's most famous钉子户 (nail household - referring to a homeowner who refuses to relocate), was also turned away by the organizers.