Mr Geithner's statement will spark controversy in China.

盖特纳的声明将在中国引发争议。

The decision is expected to spark controversy with animal rights groups.

据悉，这一决定很可能引起动物权利保护组织的争议。

If something doesn't spark at least a little bit of controversy, it probably isn't saying anything at all.

如果任何一个事情不能够引起哪怕是一点点的争论，我估计它什么也不能说明。