Roots of Chinese Identity: Shanxi

The torrential rainfall in early October in Shanxi Province put the spotlight on the less-developed region in China’s northwest.People rediscovered Shanxi. An important outcome was the realization that Shanxi is home to so many precious ancient buildings and many are not under national or provincial protection. Those with no or insufficient protection are at risk of collapse. The historical value of Shanxi is not only embedded in the ancient buildings on its land. It takes anothe...