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Italy looks to China to preserve Roman heritage

Dec 19, 2016
Cash-strapped Italy hopes Chinese investors will help pay for upkeep.
A view of Venice.
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Italy turns east to protect Western heritage

Dec 14, 2016
It offers tax breaks to those willing to help fund upkeep of monuments.
A photographer takes pictures of restored frescoes at the Saint Priscilla catacombs in Rome on November 19, 2013. 

 
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