"China's Expansion Encroaches on Bhutanese Royal Ancestral Lands"

China is accelerating its construction of townships in the culturally significant Beyul Khenpajong region of Bhutan, despite ongoing border negotiations. This aggressive land grab extends across Bhutan's northern, western, and southwestern borders, with over 200 structures built and more underway. Bhutan, while committed to safeguarding its territorial interests, faces significant pressure from China, which is also causing security concerns for India due to the proximity to the strategic Siliguri corridor. The situation underscores the complex geopolitical tensions in the Himalayas, with Bhutan caught between its historical ties with India and the expanding influence of China.