In the midst of China’s booming industrial revolution, the city of Shanghai provides ample evidence of rising economic prosperity. With many businesses looking towards the future, Mr. Wong prefers to invest in the past. A wealthy Chinese-Canadian billionaire, Mr. Wong is spending his fortune salvaging historical buildings in Shanghai, discreetly under the radar of the Chinese government. His dream is to create a historical utopia, in which artistic and cultural exchange can flourish. Mr. Wong’s world is a compelling and critical look at the ethics, strategies and alliances necessary to preserve China’s past in the modern era.