China’s annexations in the Himalayas are proceeding apace, with a lot more emphasis on using brute force. In recent days, lot of reports on China’s new encroachments in Nepal, including this from Japan Times.
And now these, on China’s continuing land-grabbing program in Bhutan:
“Forceful Diplomacy: China’s Cross-Border Villages in Bhutan.” Turquoise Roof (October 15, 2024).
And also from Turqoise Roof, TIMELAPSE VIDEOS – CHINA’S CROSS-BORDER VILLAGES IN BHUTAN.
“The Politics of China’s Land Appropriation in Bhutan,” by Robert Barnett. The Diplomat (Oct. 15, 2024).
China has built 22 villages and settlements within Bhutan’s customary borders. And there is no sign that Bhutan can do anything about it – or that Beijing will face any costs.
Sincerely,
Magnus Fiskesjö, magnus.fiskesjo@cornell.edu