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.
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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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