Chinese interest in islands a 'shore' thing(2)

A construction magnate in Yunnan province bought the island in Canada for 1.7 million yuan on March 4, 2015. (Photo/people.cn)

A construction magnate in Yunnan province bought the islands in Greece for 4.8 million yuan on March 4, 2015.(Photo/people.cn)

The UK island on auction, which had a starting price of 4 million yuan, was not sold on Taobao.com.(Photo/people.cn)