Even if India abandon them, we won't entangle them in debt trap in the name of development and investment for sure. I guess they are smart enough to understand the hidden route map of economic colonialism.
Suffocating ??? LOL, Lastly I heard, Sir-Lankan's started spitting on Chinese investments. And not just SL, other regional countries and their responsible officials seem to acknowledge the same "Debt Trap Diplomacy".
Just read the views of current Philippine Vice President as an example. LOL
http://www.sundaytimes.lk/article/1033395/robredo-warns-of-china-debt-trap-cites-sri-lanka
I'm pretty sure that others will follow suit down the road.