Cultural heritage site damaged by film crew in eastern China
SOCIAL
By Zhang Meng

2017-05-30 14:20 GMT+8

A film crew stands accused of damaging a cultural heritage site in east China by constructing additional features over the original site.

According to a JSTV news report, residents in the vicinity of the site in the Pukou District of Nanjing first noticed a film crew performing construction work around four weeks ago. They were told that the work was necessary for the purposes of filming.

Screenshot of JSTV

Located near Puzhen Railway Station, the building, which was originally constructed in a traditional British style, now has new features such as a rock garden, a pool and a sidewalk, with some of the original architectural features having been removed or dismantled.

Screenshot of JSTV

According to the television report, the local Bureau of Cultural Relics is set to begin an investigation into the case after having been tipped off by the public. They are said to be considering imposing financial penalties on the film crew responsible for the unauthorized reconstruction.

Screenshot of JSTV

Chinese law states that unauthorized construction at a cultural heritage site is punishable by a fine of between 50,000 and 500,000 yuan. 

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