Today, Chinese firms continue to build and invest – particularly in renewable energy, critical minerals and advanced manufacturing – but the era of megaproject lending has receded,” the article by Edwin Naidu states. Access to Chinese capital is more conditional, commercially oriented and strategically selective. Projects tied to green transitions and supply‑chain resilience are more likely to secure support; prestige infrastructure with uncertain returns is less likely to proceed,” the article observes. The impact of Chinese investments in various countries have also not been very beneficial which has imposed limits. Similarly, Pakistan’s recalibration of the China‑Pakistan Economic Corridor – from highways and coal plants to agriculture and digital infrastructure – reflects fiscal constraints and security risks.