♤ The investment: the investment estimates for project of such a magnitude are touted to be in excess of US$ 5 trillion, whereas current Chinese commitment stands at estimated US$ 1 trillion

♤ Early indicators: In November 2017, Pakistan turned down China's offer of assistance for the $14-billion Diamer-Bhasha Dam. Pakistan has asked China to take the project out of the nearly $60 billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor a part of OBOR—and allow it to build the dam on its own. The reason: it found China's conditions exploitative. From its early reception, it is clear OBOR faces difficulties even in countries that count China as a friend. Incidents in Sri Lanka, Nepal and Pakistan have cast serious doubts over China's project to dominate the world through investments in infrastructure.

1.11.2. India and the OBOR