Why China’s Land Grab in Bhutan Threatens India | WSJ

Published 2024-05-08
China is building villages, roads and military infrastructure on the territory of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, threatening its regional rival, India. Bhutan, historically an ally of India, is strategically important for both of its powerful neighbors.

WSJ explains how China's land grab in northern Bhutan could pose a threat to India's security.

Chapters:
0:00 New satellite images
0:53 Bhutan’s strategic location
2:01 What China builds in Bhutan
3:33 India’s concerns

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All Comments (21)
  • @ConniSabrih
    Now i understand why WSJ just decided to move its asia headquarter from Hong Kong to Singapore 🌝
  • @oldsteamguy
    when the neighbouring country randomly starts building villages on your land.......
  • @jghall00
    Will China claim the moon when it lands there?
  • @agriffino
    "Gatekeep. Gaslight. Girlboss." - old Chinese proverb
  • @aKenheart
    Oh yeah, same story with the Philippines, first they built their so called "fisherman shelter" and then they reclaim the shoal then started to own the place.
  • @A.d.O.n
    CHINA claiming all 🤣🤣🤣
  • @qpwo8
    someone please save bhutan they are a beautiful country and dont deserve this
  • @bryannantrax110
    the indians better move up there quick before china becomes a bigger issue for them lol
  • @crytp0crux
    I plan to publish an Encyclopedia of Chinese Border Disputes and Claims if only I can get it down to 84 beautiful terabytes.
  • @user-kv2mj8lq3x
    Today is Wednesday, keyword: threatens (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
  • @ap-dk5yw
    Chinese paid keyboard warriors trying to damage control 😂
  • @Patrick-sl8pc
    I like how all the bots deflect China's actions by saying another country is doing the same thing. China can never do bad huh.
  • @oreo753
    China's greed is on a different level. You'd think being one of the biggest country in the world will make them satisfied 😢
  • @Cal_440
    China borders 14 countries and have border disputes with 17 countries (both land and sea) 😂
  • @Mahi94644
    chineese bots are activated very fast