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Combined community: Hutong life in the 21st century

CGTN

07:22

Beijing's iconic hutongs, the narrow residential lanes that weave between high-walled compounds, are a defining feature of the city's traditional landscape, dating back to the Yuan Dynasty nearly 700 years ago. To preserve and enhance this unique way of life, the Beijing Municipal Government has launched the "Combined Community" campaign, which aims to protect and renovate these historic neighborhoods while allowing them to adapt to modern needs. In this episode of "Housed in Tradition," CGTN reporter Qi Jie takes a closer look at how this innovative approach is revitalizing hutong life. 

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