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Auditor gives county finances clean bill of health ... 11 'weird' buildings that would probably now be banned in China Comment By Raisa Bruner MailTribune.com By Raisa Bruner Posted Feb. 23, 2016 at 12:01 AM Updated Feb 23, 2016 at 12:33 PM By Raisa Bruner Posted Feb. 23, 2016 at 12:01 AM Updated Feb 23, 2016 at 12:33 PM » Social News Copyright MAD Architects, XiaZhi via Emporis There's no shortage of strange and striking architecture in China's massive cities. But that's all about to change. On Sunday, the Chinese central government released an urban blueprint demanding an end to all mainland construction of buildings that are "oversized", "xenocentric," or "weird." The new directive? Stick to architecture that is "suitable, economic, green and pleasing to the eye," the South China Morning Post reported. Back in 2014, Chinese president Xi Jinping began his crusade against wild architecture , saying that art should " be like sunshine from the blue sky and the breeze in spring that will inspire minds, warm hearts, cultivate taste, and clean up undesirable work styles." Xi believes that the art and architecture in China should appeal to the average Chinese citizen, who should also be the main subject of all artwork. His sentiment hearkens back to late Chinese leader Mao Zedong’s idea that the working class in China should not only be the major audience for all art, but that it should be a reflection of their everyday lives. Here's a roundup of some wacky Chinese buildings that certainly wouldn't be approved under this new state rule. Beijing's CCTV building is known for its odd "pants" design. pamhule/flickr This golden Guangzhou Coin is 33 stories tall, and was designed by an Italian architect. It's the world's tallest circular building. REUTERS/China Daily Shaped like a large clay teapot, this convention center in Wuxi has a massive hole through the middle. REUTERS/Carlos Barria The largest building in the world, the New Century Global Centre is a massive mall in Chengdu with 18 million square feet of floor space. Inside, you can find an artificial beach, a water park, a skating rink, a hotel and conference space, and lots of shopping. Taylor Weidman/Getty Images Source: Business Insider The Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort appears as an otherworldly gateway, reflecting its elliptical shape over the water. It's sometimes known as the "moon hotel." Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort The Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower in Shanghai is a familiar part of the city's distinctive skyline. ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images Internationally-renowned architect Zaha Hadid designed this unusual, egg-like collection of buildings in Beijing. The Galaxy Soho complex is connected by raised walkways and surrounded by parkland. (c) Zaha Hadid Architects Photographer Feng Chang Beijing's National Grand Theater, nicknamed the "egg", is a giant performance space with three main halls for opera, concerts, and plays. David Gray/Reuters Off the coast of Hainan Province, a series of Stonehenge-like warped cylinder buildings rises out of Phoenix Island. Part of an artificial archipelago marketed as "China's Dubai", this development was designed by Ma Yansong, a disciple of Zaha Hadid. Wikimedia Commons Source: The Guardian & ArchDaily A very literal structure in the shape of a piano and oversized violin � it's used by music students for their rehearsals and performances � this Huainan building was designed by a group of nearby architecture students. Jianan Yu/Reuters Source: The Guardian Suzhou's "Gate of the Orient" is also likened to a "pants building" and stands at almost 1,000 feet tall. Wikimedia Commons See Also: This is what it's like to drive a Ford Escape through a snowstorm to the Detroit Auto Show President Xi just laid out some creepy rules for China's news media The most expensive homes you can buy in 30 countries SEE ALSO: Go inside a bonkers $84.5 million Manhattan townhouse being sold by a noted real estate developer DON'T FORGET: Follow Business Insider's lifestyle page on Facebook! By Raisa Bruner MailTribune.com By Raisa Bruner Posted Feb. 23, 2016 at 12:01 AM Updated Feb 23, 2016 at 12:33 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... 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