India was the 1st country to voice reservations and stood steadfast in its opposition to BRI, a pet project of Chinese President Xi Jinping.

China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Brazil decides against joining China's BRI, opting for alternative collaboration with Chinese investors, sparking global debate.

In a major setback to China's BRI, Brazil has decided against joining Beijing's multi-billion-dollar initiative becoming the second country after India in the BRICS bloc not to endorse the mega project.