An end to "copycat" buildings and a ban on skyscrapers taller than 500 meters （1,640 feet） are among the Chinese government's new guidelines for architects, property developers and urban planners. "The document is really not just about height," said Li Shiqiao, a professor of Asian architecture at the University of Virginia. "It's about Chinese culture, the urban context, the spirit of the city and the appearance of modernity." （No taller than 500M, no plagiarism: China signals 'new era' for architecture, by CNN）
Comment:
Innovation is one of the most important factors in the process of designing. Chinese architects and enterprises should make good use of new technology, new materials and other scientific and technological findings to create more and more buildings with Chinese characteristics and self-confidence.
（Editor Jiang Shuo）
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