Beijing proposal aims to add protections for artifacts 1 Zhengyangmen Gate, a historical site at the central axis in Beijing. (chinadaily.com.cn/Bruce Connolly) Beijing will strengthen the management of archaeological findings to better preserve the city's urban heritage along its central axis, according to a draft regulation submitted to the capital's top lawmaking body on Thursday. A series of measures are being rolled out. For example, construction companies that fail to apply for archaeological survey and exploration may face a fine of up to 200,000 yuan ($30,583), Liu Yufang, chairwoman of the committee for education, science, culture and public health of the Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal People's Congress, said at the recent session of the congress.