Well, surprise. I never thought they would publish my letter (see previous entry). See here how it came out 🙂
“Letters and Blogs(China Daily 22 May 2007 page 11)
Protect the hutong
Comment on “Calls for halt to demolition of hutong” (China Daily, May 15)
Thumbs up on the reporting on the destruction of Dongsi Batiao hutong.
As senior advisor to the Dongcheng District I feel ashamed to see the district not intervening in this matter.
I hope your article will draw some attention, otherwise it will be once more proof to the foreign media that Beijing is destroying its heritage for quick real estate gains, or worse, for the Olympics.
Gilbert Van Kerckhove”
I absolutely love your comment on “calls for halt to demolition of hutong” (China Daily May 15). I am a private property owner in Dong Si Ba Tiao.
http://news.sina.com.cn/c/2007-05-21/041713034145.shtml
That’s me.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0525/p06s01-woap.html?page=3
That’s also me.
It’s ironic to me that I am so out there pouring my heart out while I have always been this very low profiled person who enjoy simple laidback life. But not this time. Coz I am fighting for my sacred home, my beloved hu tong and my much cherished bond between me and China.
Btw, I have been to Ghent 4 times. Beautiful city.