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China 'cloud people' threatened

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A unique culture is at risk after the earthquake in China's Sichuan province in May.

The 300,000-strong Qiang people have lived in the highlands of the region for 3,000 years, but the "people in the clouds" now face an uncertain future.

Nick Mackie reports from Zengtou.

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