China's Ocean Flower Island – in pictures

  • Ocean Flower Island, the artificial archipelago off the north coast of Danzhou in Hainan, China. All photos: Alamy
    Ocean Flower Island, the artificial archipelago off the north coast of Danzhou in Hainan, China. All photos: Alamy
  • The group of islands was built by the Evergrande Group.
    The group of islands was built by the Evergrande Group.
  • The artificial archipelago off the coast of Danzhou is made up of three islets with a total area of 381 hectares.
    The artificial archipelago off the coast of Danzhou is made up of three islets with a total area of 381 hectares.
  • A local politician, who was later convicted of corruption charges, approved the reclamation project despite it conflicting with environmental laws.
    A local politician, who was later convicted of corruption charges, approved the reclamation project despite it conflicting with environmental laws.
  • Building the archipelago damaged coral reefs and oyster populations.
    Building the archipelago damaged coral reefs and oyster populations.
  • In December last year, about 40 buildings were demolished because they flouted planning regulations.
    In December last year, about 40 buildings were demolished because they flouted planning regulations.
  • Evergrande said the demolitions would not affect further development on the islands.
    Evergrande said the demolitions would not affect further development on the islands.
  • Evergrande shares climbed in January 4 trading after the company announcement that the demolitions would not stop progrees.
    Evergrande shares climbed in January 4 trading after the company announcement that the demolitions would not stop progrees.