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

Editorial by SCMP Editorial

Old building should be saved for community use

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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

Published: 10:07pm, 27 Mar, 2019

Updated: 10:45pm, 27 Mar, 2019

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

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