“Over 75 Percent of Historic Residences in Beijing Fail Preservation Standards,” The Beijinger

New post for The Beijinger on a recent study which found that less than 25% of historic residences in Beijing met official preservation standards.

Over 75 Percent of Historic Residences in Beijing Fail Preservation Standards

Global Times cited a government survey released last month which concluded that of the 332 listed historic residences in downtown Beijing, only 80 met official standards cultural relics.

At issue is who is responsible for maintaining historic structures which are – frankly – old and badly in need of repair and renovation.