China's Free Trade Mecca
Could the tropical island of Hainan become China’s new Hong Kong?
The island of Hainan may be on its way to becoming China's new Hong Kong. It's undergoing a rapid transformation - with five-star resorts and duty-free shopping. But some locals are wary of the developments.
China's Hainan Island is undergoing development as it becomes a free trade zone. But developments mean that the Island's fishing village is being demolished, threatening locals' livelihoods: 'Now the government is demolishing here, there are not many families left', says fisherman Liang. Increased pollution is another concern. 'We should make it more sustainable', says one resident.
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