From the Chinese Press

Debate over preserving buildings

Actor Jackie Chan is considering donating four Chinese historical buildings he acquired about 20 years ago to a Singapore university. The news has sparked a heated public debate, despite he vows he won't do anything illegal. Many people say that no historical building should be donated to an overseas university or other organization, says an article in Guangzhou Daily. Excerpts:

If the historical buildings are cultural relics, they cannot be donated to overseas institutions because that would violate Chinese laws. But if they are merely old buildings owned by Jackie Chan, no one has the right to interfere with his decision to donate them to any individual or institution of his choice. There is no denying, though, that he should take a discreet decision.