International attention has been heating up as Bhutan** has unfolded, especially after the Royal Institute of International Affairs released a satellite image of the China-Bhutan border region. This map shows that China is accelerating infrastructure in the Jakarlung valley on the border with China, known in China as Baiyu, including villages and roads. This move has been interpreted by some Western** as an attempt by some Western countries to "reclaim" territory through de facto control means, with the intention of influencing future border negotiations.
However, these reports do not provide specific location information, only general directions. This ambiguity may reflect the specific interpretations and intentions of the West** on the matter. In fact, although the border issue between China and Bhuta in the Baiyu region has not been completely resolved, most of them have reached a consensus, and China's infrastructure activities in the region are in line with the existing agreements and understandings between the two sides.
China's infrastructure activities in the Baiyu area, such as the addition of the village of Jerob, have not drawn opposition from the Bhutanese side, suggesting that there is a degree of consensus between the two sides on the matter. The construction of these infrastructures is likely to take place in areas where the two sides have agreed, in accordance with international law and bilateral agreements.
On the other hand, the West** has reported that Bhutan may make concessions on the border issue, which is linked to the border issue in the Doklam area. This could be a ploy to draw India's attention to the matter and create more tension along the Sino-Indian border.
Regarding the Western think tank's choice to release the report at the end of the Bhutanese primaries, it appears to be an attempt to influence the Bhutanese public** and political landscape. The timing of the report suggests that the West may be trying to intervene to influence Bhutan's internal perception of the border issue, especially before Tsering ends his term.
In the Bhutanese primary, the victory of the old conservative parties Bhutan People's Democratic Party and the emerging power BTP shows the diversity of Bhutan's political landscape. Despite Bhutan's special relationship with India, Bhutanese politicians and royal families appear to be struggling to achieve more diplomatic autonomy. In this context, Bhutanese politicians may have a more objective and independent view of China's actions in the Baiyu region.
Looking ahead, there are still uncertainties in the direction of the development of China-Bhutan relations, but the possibility of fundamental changes on the border issue is low. The two sides are more likely to continue along the existing negotiating lines until the demarcation of the border is completed and diplomatic relations are formally established. The key variable may be the strategic choice and pace adjustment of the Bhutanese side in the negotiations in the future.
Against the backdrop of Bhutan**, satellite imagery of the China-Bhutan border released by the Royal Institute of International Affairs has attracted international attention. The move is seen as an attempt by the West to exert influence in Bhutan's political landscape and manipulate Bhutan's foreign policy by playing up China's infrastructure development activities in the border areas. Satellite imagery shows that the infrastructure construction, although located in a sensitive area, should be within the scope of the agreement between China and Mold.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing's speech showed that despite the challenge to the military's control over Myanmar, they are still seeking a political solution. This reflects the strategic adjustment of the military under internal and external pressure, and hints at the possibility of reconciliation. At the same time, the hardline attitude of the national armed groups and the "national unity" shows that they are skeptical of the military's proposal for negotiations.
On the China-Bhutan border, the actions of Western think tanks appear to be intended to influence Bhutan's internal political and foreign policymaking. The timing of the release of the satellite imagery, which comes immediately after the Bhutanese primaries, may be an attempt to influence the Bhutanese public's perception of China, and thus the position of Bhutanese political parties on the border issue. However, Bhutanese politicians may have a more objective and independent view of China's infrastructure development, and are not easily misled by outsiders.
In the face of this situation, China and Bhutan should continue to resolve the border issue through diplomacy and dialogue. The formation of Bhutan's new ** may bring new development opportunities for China-Bhutan relations. Despite Bhutan's close ties with India, Bhutan's royal family and political circles appear to be struggling to achieve diplomatic autonomy. This has opened up new possibilities for the development of Sino-Busi relations.