According to this article published in Economics times - https://m.economictimes.com/news/defence/chinas-new-super-weapon-against-india-neighbourhood-debt-traps/amp_articleshow/63296724.cms  , tells that China is trying to deploy "debt trap" as a measure to increase it's geopolitical influence over nations surrounding India using the Belt and Road Initiative.

So how can debt traps for let's say Pakistan  , help China to increase it's influence over Pakistan or other nations  ?

According to this article published in Economic Times, China is trying to deploy "debt trap" as a measure to increase its geopolitical influence over nations surrounding India using the Belt and Road Initiative.

So how can debt traps for let's say Pakistan, help China to increase its influence over Pakistan or other nations?