Why does South African architect stay in China for 21 years

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Why does South African architect stay in China for 21 years

STORY: Why does South African architect stay in China for 21 years DATELINE: July 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:11 LOCATION: YANGSHUO, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of views of Yangshuo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IAN HAMLINTON, Architect from South Africa 3. various of views of Yangshuo 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): IAN HAMLINTON, Architect from South Africa 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): IAN HAMLINTON, Architect from South Africa 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): IAN HAMLINTON, Architect from South Africa STORYLINE: In 2001, Ian Hamlinton, an architect from South Africa, came to Yangshuo, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and was deeply attracted by its amazing views. He decided to stay and has been staying in China for 21 years. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): IAN HAMLINTON, Architect from South Africa "Because I'm an architect. I love Chinese ancient buildings, old houses. So when I settled in Yangshuo, I thought someone needs to protect the houses. That's what I do now." In 2010, he quit his job as a team

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