he doesn't believe china will attack matsu.side of the taiwan strait are family -- close enough that they can see each other. >> that's the matsu island that's closest to the chinese mainland -- gao deng island. it's around 9.5 kilometers off the coast. >> taipei is 200 kilometers away. the matsu islands are in between. between china and taiwan -- stuck in the middle of the conflict. that's sometimes forgotten amid the holiday vibes, slower pace and the pragmatism of the islanders. at least, until the next military maneuver. ♪ >> this time our global teen comes from tunisia. ♪ >> what's your name and where do you live? >> hi, my name is mariem, im 16 years old. i live in bou-mhel, tunis. this place is most known for its volleyball and tennis teams. >> in my freetime i like to crochet and knit. spend time with friends, solving puzzles, jigsaws, playing chess, things like that. >> what makes me happy mostly is when im reading a very good book. but also when im with my friends, especially my close ones. and im having fun with them

. ♪ >> fearsome neighbour: to many on taiwan's matsu islands, china china feels perilously close. >>ntroduced myself and said, "hi, i'm cristian. i'm from siloÉ," and everyone in the room said "oooh." [laughter] it's really danagerous there! >> how do you ditch a bad reputation? residents of one colombian slum have an idea!