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From ancient courtyard homes to repurposed industrial hubs, China’s urban landscapes are rewriting the playbook on preserving history while embracing modernity. In our latest Housed in Tradition series, CGTN’s Qi Jie explores how iconic cities like Beijing and Xi’an are balancing heritage conservation with 21st-century innovation.
Meet the architects, artisans, and everyday heroes breathing new life into centuries-old structures: A Beijing hutong resident transforming her family courtyard into a community art space , Shanghai designers converting 1930s warehouses into eco-friendly coworking hubs , and Suzhou craftsmen using AI to replicate traditional wood joinery techniques.
“These buildings are like grandparents,” says one Guangzhou renovator. “They’ve witnessed revolutions and reforms—now they’re learning TikTok dances!” The series highlights surprising collabs between tech startups and heritage protectors, proving that tradition isn’t just preserved—it’s remixed.
Catch the full cultural journey on The Vibe—where history meets holograms and tea ceremonies get blockchain upgrades.
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In our latest Housed in Tradition series, CGTN’s Qi Jie explores how iconic cities like Beijing and Xi’an are balancing heritage conservation with 21st-century innovation.
, Shanghai designers converting 1930s warehouses into eco-friendly coworking hubs 
, and Suzhou craftsmen using AI to replicate traditional wood joinery techniques. 
The series highlights surprising collabs between tech startups and heritage protectors, proving that tradition isn’t just preserved—it’s remixed. 
