The pre-war Chinese tenement block is one of a few corner buildings in the tong lau-style left in Hong Kong. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Opinion
Opinion
Editorial
Old building should be saved for community use
- Plans to demolish a rare pre-war Chinese tenement reflect Hong Kong’s lack of protection for graded historic structures, and the government would be wise to turn it into a welfare centre
The pre-war Chinese tenement block is one of a few corner buildings in the tong lau-style left in Hong Kong. Photo: K. Y. Cheng