Great Wall safeguarded in united action

Beijing is to unite with Tianjin and Hebei province to protect sections of the Great Wall bordering on the three administrative areas, according to the capital's cultural protection authority.

The united approach forms part of the further integration of the three areas.

Beijing will sign a cooperation framework agreement with Tianjin and Hebei on protecting sections of the Great Wall in the boundary areas, an official told Beijing Times on Monday.