China's New Silk Road: A Double-Edged Sword

Chinese investment in central asia has been a double- edged sword. chinese transactions are often shrouded in secrecy, executed through forging links with the political elite, thus stirring up the suspicions of both lower-level bureaucrats and concerned citizens in the host countries. chinese enterprises are also often criticized for their poor labor conditions, unfair pay, abuse of local work- ers, and unsustainable environmental practices, leading to protests and even violence against them. Read more