China's Demolition Derby Turns History Into Rubble

8 February 2012, 2:05 pm

Historic buildings in Beijing are being demolished in the pursuit of quick profit. Even the home of the architect who urged Mao Zedong to preserve Beijing's old city has fallen to the wreckers' ball, sparking considerable outrage. And the epidemic of destruction is spreading to new buildings, too.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us... Read More »

More Topics from "Answers"

• Syrian Forces Renew Bombardment In Homs
• Obama, Monti To Discuss Europe's Debt Crisis
• U.S. Strategy For Afghan War Reaches Critical Stage
• Does Russia Have A Cogent Middle East Strategy?
• Drilling Team Finally Hits Antarctica's Liquid Lake
• China Laces Up Its Chuck Taylors
• What Do Democracy Promoters Actually Do?
• Greek PM, Debt Inspectors End Talks
• A New Weapon Against Nukes: Social Media