Commercial plan for historic home raises concern
By Yan Yiqi in Hangzhou | China Daily | Updated: 2015-02-02 07:48
The old Hangzhou residence of former Taiwan leader Chiang Ching-kuo, son of former Kuomintang leader Chiang Kai-shek, may soon be made into a McDonald's coffeehouse, arousing controversy.
The Hangzhou West Lake Scenic Area environmental protection bureau released on Tuesday its approval of McDonald's application to open the coffeehouse in Chiang's old residence.
According to the plans, the 335-square-meter coffeehouse will have 100 seats. Unlike traditional McDonald's restaurants, the venue will sell mainly coffee and desserts.
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