Beijing authorities announce plans to impose restrictions on new building types , materials . China 's skylines could look a lot more uniform in the years to come , if a statement by a Beijing official is to believed . Vice - mayoral announcement comes shortly after President Xi Jinping called for no more ` ` weird buildings '' Architecture in Chinese cities has become increasingly bold and outlandish . Citizens are consulted on the potential impact of the planned building ordinances .
Beijing authorities announce plans to impose restrictions on new building types , materials . Vice - mayoral announcement comes shortly after President Xi Jinping called for no more ` ` weird buildings '' Architecture in Chinese cities has become increasingly bold and outlandish . Citizens are consulted on the potential impact of the planned building ordinances .