Do you think it necessary to protect old buildings? Yes, the government should fund to preserve the old buildings. They are the
representative of our long history and
splendid culture. Besides, they are
of research value . Finally, they can bring tourism income for the city.
How important are traditions and cultural relics? Traditions and cultural relic are part of history. Modern society has
derived from and been built upon the past. We should respect what we have in tradition.
Of course, it doesn’t mean we should
stick to the tradition and cultural relics.
Actually tradition and modern things can coexist and even interact in a positive
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way. For example, one good way for preserving historic buildings is to develop
sound local tourism industry.