Samoa's prime minister is siding with village councils who've banned Chinese-owned businesses from setting up in their communities.
Locals are worried they're being squeezed out but there's criticism that policies for foreign investors are unclear.
Dominic Godfrey has more.
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The Samoan Prime Minister Tuila'epa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi speaks at the launching of the new Talofa Airways at Fagalii airport on August 22 2016 Photo: RNZI/Autagavaia Tipi Autagavaia