Both Bhutan and China claim the plateau, and India, Bhutan’s closest ally, said it acted to protect Bhutanese interests. As much as I want to love India, they are slowly driving the Bhutanese toward China. — Yeshey Dorji, Bhutanese commentatorBhutan is the only country in the region that remains outside China’s orbit and firmly tethered to India. Shashank Bengali / Los Angeles Times Indian-made cars line the roads of Thimphu, Bhutan's capital. Indian-made cars line the roads of Thimphu, Bhutan's capital.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 28, 2017 19:11 UTC