Beijing Man Saves China’s Ancient Treasures from the Wrecking Ball

Topics: Arts, Politics
Featured on Episode 10 of the 2009-2010 season, aired on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
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China's economy is rapidly expanding, and as its economy expands, so does modernization. In fact, China recently announced a deal with Disney to build a new attraction near the city of Shanghai. But as modern buildings go up, often ancient buildings are taken down - and part of China's history goes with them. In a small section of Beijing, one man is on a mission to save the relics of the past. Li Songtang has rescued many of Beijing’s treasures and created a museum for them in his own home.

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