
Tibet has set up an expert committee for the protection of traditional buildings and architecture to better preserve local culture.
Committee members come from local government departments of housing, urban-rural development, culture and finance, as well as university and academy, said Li Xinchang, an official with Housing and Urban-Rural Development Department of Tibet.
The main tasks of the members, who have five-year term of office, include offering technical guidance in Tibetan housing protection, providing advice to policy makers, studying technology and conducting surveys.
Traditional buildings are disappearing amid China's urbanization drive.The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development has encouraged research on traditional Chinese buildings and architecture, improving the catalogue and documenting ancient housing.
GMT 14:02 2018 Sunday ,02 December
RDIF says $2 billion will be invested in Russian economy from joint Russian-Saudi fundGMT 12:03 2018 Friday ,30 November
Canada on track to sign new free trade deal with US and MexicoGMT 07:56 2018 Wednesday ,21 November
Merkel policies in focus in final debate on draft German budgetGMT 14:11 2018 Thursday ,08 November
Greek minister, Russian ambassador discuss possible investment projectsGMT 13:42 2018 Wednesday ,07 November
PM says Russian-Chinese trade turnover may reach $200 blnGMT 11:15 2018 Wednesday ,07 November
Top U.S. diplomat visits Pakistan to discuss economic cooperationGMT 13:53 2018 Thursday ,01 November
Alrosa to sell 127 large gem-quality rough diamonds at an auction in IsraelGMT 10:59 2018 Tuesday ,30 October
Trade turnover between Russia and Japan grows by over 17% in 2018Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2025 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor