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China: South China Sea can be 'Maldives'

It may be best known for its controversial military build-up, but the South China Sea is making headlines for a different reason. Beijing wants to set aside part of the fiercely-contested region to build island resorts similar to those in the Maldives. As Michael Martina reports, this is about more than just tourism.