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by keithold is a prodigal bagger on June 11th, 2008

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Could Chinese cities such as Beijing lose their character as a result of too rapid development?

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  • by Doggie S on June 11th, 2008

    Doggie S

    Yes.

    I've read this BBC article about Beijing closing Starbucks in the city:

    "Starbucks, which has nearly 200 outlets in China, opened the Forbidden City shop seven years ago and removed its brand sign two years ago to address cultural sensitivities.

    But the shop continued to draw protests.

    China state TV personality Rui Chenggang led the online campaign, saying the shop's presence "undermined the solemnity of the Forbidden City and trampled on Chinese culture".

    The palace is undergoing restoration that includes toning down the commercial aspect. The number of shops has already more than halved."

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6898629.stm

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  • by DudeLer on June 11th, 2008

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    There will just be areas of the city that will be called Old Town. The inner city.

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