Uighurs represent a minority islamic community in China with life as simple and ancient as their ancestors. The city has houses that are hundreds of years old. With the Chinese government stating the risk of impending earthquake catastrophe, has initiated complete demolition of the entire city of Kashgar and rebuilding modern structures. The government can relocate them tomore safer structures, but should preserve the old city as a heritage center instead of demolishing it. The NY times article presents more detailed picture of the situation.
Here is the audio presentation about the same.
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/05/28/world/asia/20090528-kashgar-audioss/index.html
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