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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