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Making a splash: Why indoor water parks are a hit in China
With an aversion to sun, sand and salt water, Chinese swimmers prefer to beat the heat by flocking to overcrowded indoor pools. Some people in China want to avoid getting a tan and many don't know how to swim. This goes to explain the growing popularity of gigantic water parks across the country, reproducing the elements of the seaside without any of the hassle. But first, we bring you a story of modern-day slavery: thousands of people across Asia are forced to work on fishing boats. It's a practice that has broken bodies and torn apart families.
And we head to an alternative energy paradise tucked away in the Himalayas. Bhutan is leading the fight against global warming by teaching children the importance of going green.
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By FRANCE 24 EnglishWith an aversion to sun, sand and salt water, Chinese swimmers prefer to beat the heat by flocking to overcrowded indoor pools. Some people in China want to avoid getting a tan and many don't know how to swim. This goes to explain the growing popularity of gigantic water parks across the country, reproducing the elements of the seaside without any of the hassle. But first, we bring you a story of modern-day slavery: thousands of people across Asia are forced to work on fishing boats. It's a practice that has broken bodies and torn apart families.
And we head to an alternative energy paradise tucked away in the Himalayas. Bhutan is leading the fight against global warming by teaching children the importance of going green.
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