But others do not always regard such investors favorably: many stand accused of political meddling, polluting the environment, labor abuses, and other unscrupulous practices. This debate is particularly animated with respect to Chinese investment in Africa – a continent with a long history of political, economic, and commercial exploitation by foreign powers.
发自喀麦隆首都雅温得——对许多发展中国家而言，外国直接投资被视为非常积极正面的东西。跨国公司为东道国带来资金、技能，技术以及高道德标准。但也有人认为这些投资者不一定都是善意的：许多投资方被指责干预当地政治，污染环境，压榨劳动力以及进行其他非法活动。作为国外势力在政治，经济以及商业开发上都拥有历史的大陆，针对中国在非洲大陆投资的辩论尤为激烈。