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"China is asserting itself in its border regions and changing facts on the ground to solidify claims. Indian push-back is based on strategic relations with Bhutan that go back a long way and a concern about how this changes Indian capabilities on the ground. "

China must get along with regional powers to make its New Silk Road plan work

"“It would be very complacent to rule out escalation,” said Shashank Joshi, an analyst with the Royal United Services Institute in London. “It’s the most serious crisis in India-China relations for 30 years.” "

China and India are dangerously close to military conflict in the Himalayas

"“Bhutan is the last outpost of Indian dominance in South Asia,” says Shashank Joshi, a fellow at London’s Royal United Services Institute. “Over the last 10 years, there has certainly been a concern on the Indian side that the China-Bhutan relationship may grow at India’s expense.” "

China and India rivalry smoulders in Bhutan

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"“This looks like it’s going to be a long crisis,” said Shashank Joshi, a senior research fellow at the Royal United Services Institute. “It’s a battle of wills and there is no easy answer. It’s a much more severe disagreement than any of the others we’ve seen.” "

Himalayan impasse highlights China-India tensions

"While Beijing’s engagement was initially motivated by security concerns – including fears of Chinese nationals fighting in Syria and returning east – over the past two years, the blossoming relationship has seen both China’s economic interests in Syria and the country’s hold in the Levant more broadly flourish. "

How China is Developing Links with Syria