Beijing proposal aims to add protections for artifacts
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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.