Disappearing architecture: Kashgar’s urban renewal yields mixed results

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How does an ancient city move into the 21st Century, balancing preservation of traditional architecture with modernity and practicality? Local architect Askar Mollahun has taken part in the renewal of Kashgar in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Click to learn about his efforts to preserve the city's character. Subscribe to us on Youtube: https://goo.gl/lP12gA Download for IOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cctvnewschina Twitter: https://twitter.com/CCTVNEWS Google+: https://plus.google.com/+CCTVNEWSbeijing Tumblr: http://cctvnews.tumblr.com/ Weibo: http://weibo.com/cctvnewsbeijing

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