University campus clones world landmarks to add 'culture'

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A university in Hubei Province claiming their collection of copycat Western monuments brings international culture to campus has stirred online discussions, reports xinhuanet.com.

Replicas on the Wuhan International Trade University (WITU) campus include an Arc de Triomphe from France and an Egyptian Sphinx, complete with pyramid-shaped library.

WITU is just one of the increasing number of campuses and cities throughout China cloning the world’s architectural masterpieces to add a perceived touch of sophistication.

Tu Hongbin, former president of WITU, said that he intended under his management the school would become “one that bears international culture”.

However, some netizens commented he would have better served the university if the money had gone to improving the quality of teaching.

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