♤ Citing sovereignty issues, India has raised objections over CPEC projects in Pakistan- occupied Kashmir (PoK).

♤ China, however, initially did not try to attenuate India’s concerns. “The CPEC is a flagship project, but all countries in South Asia have now confirmed participation in the Belt and Road Forum and are making use of the initiative,” Wang Dehua, Director, Institute for South and Central Asia Studies in Shanghai.

♤ In November 2017, the Chinese Ambassador to India indicated that China“ can change the name of CPEC" and "create an alternative corridor through Jammu & Kashmir, Nathu La pass or Nepal to deal with India's concerns".