Because the road one belt failed. They didn't gain much influence with it, they did the opposite. Eg. the delivered projects aren't good quality either. And it

Because the road one belt failed. They didn't gain much influence with it, they did the opposite. Eg. the delivered projects aren't good quality either. And it wasn't going to get any better. They did also succeed at a small coverup for their construction overcapacity at home. But let's be clear: all those projects had to be paid. There's just a difference to get the money without actually delivering those projects, not everyone is happy :)