Banyan trees line a park in Guangzhou, southern China, before their mass destruction in an urban renewal project. Photo: Shutterstock
Banyan trees line a park in Guangzhou, southern China, before their mass destruction in an urban renewal project. Photo: Shutterstock
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Banyan tree fellers root of the problem

  • Action taken against Guangzhou officials following the chopping down of much loved features reflects the swing to environmental protection, which Hong Kong would do well to follow

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Updated: 7:00am, 29 Dec, 2021

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Banyan trees line a park in Guangzhou, southern China, before their mass destruction in an urban renewal project. Photo: Shutterstock
Banyan trees line a park in Guangzhou, southern China, before their mass destruction in an urban renewal project. Photo: Shutterstock
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