Is mindfulness balance enough to help Bhutan navigate China-India rivalry?

[@Gman979]

Is Bhutan a sovereign country and should have the own rights to plot its own foreign policy as it deem fit. No interference from outsiders. Frigging CNA should stop being the mouthpiece of the west. Those guests are ridiculously bias and full of it.

[@deanzaZZR]

Exactly. The focus should have been on Indian coercion and lack of Bhutanese agency. That CNA invited Aussie (and Thai) commentators and no Bhutanese is no surprise.

[@WWLooi-js8rl]

Yes, I can sense CNA is the mouthpiece of the West on many occasions. Shame on the govt of Singapore for allowing this.

[@KiriAatam]

China literally tried to steal Bhutanese territory in 2017. It was India who protected Bhutan. China is the freaking bad guy here! But, since you are an ethnic Chinese whatever China does should be considered good! Tibet and Xinjiang should be free of Chinese occupation.

[@shencheanglow3726]

CNA promoted US vaccines and denigrated Sinovac not long ago if I am not mistaken. May be some one should investigate their directors to see if they were in cohort with Pentagon in misleading people in the region.

[@Salasaur]

Why is the Bhutan situation suddenly being played up out of nowhere. By a Thailand reporter who coincide with India PM visit to Bhutan, and a Australian professor who spent a few years studying Bhutan politics with alleged satellite imaging over the past few years, and talking to some Bhutanese over the past few years... Yet, Bhutanese officials had dismissed those claims as admitted by Saksith Saiyasombut. Why are we then trying to get the Australian professor to mindread the Bhutanese? Or is it to get the memo on what propaganda piece the West is trying to push this time? Can we just stay on course on reporting real issues? A story about Bhutan dilemma, stuck between China and India, and yet we don't have anybody on the Bhutan side, or the Indian side or the Chinese side on this interview means we don't have any expert opinion. We don't have any skin in the game, just wait till we can actually get real subject matter expert to share their knowledge on said subject.

[@choonhockong8215]

This Australia professor could be the mouthpiece for the Western media.

[@antojose6902]

Free Tibet you chimpanzees

[@antojose6902]

You eat rats snakes you are not human Chinese civilisation it is not a civilisation it is 💩

[@happymelon7129]

Anywhere in the world, if there is a border dispute, it is usually the result of a line drawn by an Englishman; if it is an internal dispute, it is usually the US fueling it. Difference in implementation of divide and conquer strategy.

[@resnica3557]

Ample cases of that are documented throughout the entire Africa, entire Middle East, and entire South Eastern Asia -- all done by the colonial British regime.

[@calvin6429]

@@resnica3557 including the line in west Philippines sea and india ? oh wait theres more Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia. why do all these countries only have problems with the line china draws?

[@biggpicture2930]

They all claim the same islands so they have problem with themselves

[@biggpicture2930]

The problem is called greed, but really it only shows up under prodding of another.

[@happymelon7129]

@@calvin6429 Read more books , U$A help draw and acknowledge China,Taiwan 11 dash line after WWII. And during that time SCS countries not even independence yet. ---> line help drawn by Englishman

[@Virgo49275]

Channel News Asia aka Channel News America 😊

[@huas5350]

Guess where CNA received instructions from to hype up the Bhutan issue all of a sudden

[@SamsonLImboo-w2j]

Mass media are those who fuel the relationship between nations and brings out some of the secrets that is not suppose to be shared. In some situations they even expose places where it should be. That is why rebels, terrorists, and nations murder journalists. I would rather not chose a profession which is dangerous and unsuitable. 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@kmich7660]

Cut to the chase: Bhutan might feel China helps to prevent it from being absorbed by India, as has happened with Kashmir. Think Nepal moves closer to China for the same fear.

[@robinrahul2176]

Dummy first go and learn where the word Kashmir comes from before barking nonsense. Its Indian territories which was invaded by a country whose foundation was made by cutting India into two parts. Go & Learn some History.

[@asleytamkei7507]

Yu may not know,, Indian parliament already and quietly annex Sikkim kingdom as part of India not long ago. ? Check facts? !

[@mohammedmir777]

​@@asleytamkei7507They even invaded Junagarh state and Hyderabad Deccan after the Partition of South Asian region.

[@NoFrillz-G]

7:28 - mean there’s some bs reporting from picture and anonymous sources says

[@TechMoney-Labs]

Fact: Majority of people of Sikkim wanted to be with India, wanted protection from China. And China has but not done that, they have aggressively taken lands - Tibet, Hongkong, Taiwan, Mongolia, etc. They are already encroaching to India and Bhutan and Nepal.

[@pohkhui]

India loves to "sikkim" Bhutan.

[@lionvictor9944]

Truth is Bhutan is a pawn of India. So frustrating bhutan doesnt dare to gave official diplomatic and economic ties with china. Both bhutanese govt and india are scared of Bhutan having ties with china. Fact is Bhutanese markets all across the country is flooded with chinese goods of kinds. Bhutanese also travel to china for informal business. Wish Bhutan opens embassy in Beijing and chinese embassy in Thimphu. Waiting for what. Wish Bhutan makes move like Nepal and Maldives

[@rahulborntobewild]

Forgot Sri Lanka........Ports for cash

[@robinrahul2176]

Oh really, China is such a great country that none of its neighbor has good relation with CCP be it Japan, Korea, Philippines, Vietnam Asean etc. But for u it seems that Bhutan is a pawn of India.

[@rigkelkin2418]

@@rahulborntobewildyou are absolutely right. We Bhutanese are not stupid so we keep away from china.

[@TechMoney-Labs]

not true. Fact: Majority of people of Sikkim wanted to be with India, wanted protection from China. And China has but not done that, they have aggressively taken lands - Tibet, Hongkong, Taiwan, Mongolia, etc. They are already encroaching to India and Bhutan and Nepal.

[@si23andrew64]

Bhutan is a sovereign state but India wants to control Bhutan and has been doing this for many years but now bhutanese are being liberal and Choosing to be neutral interms of chossing China and India.

[@KiriAatam]

China literally tried to occupy Doklam - Bhutanese territory in 2017. Who came to Bhutan's rescue? It was India. China is the freaking bad guy here.

[@TechMoney-Labs]

Fact: Majority of people of Sikkim wanted to be with India, wanted protection from China. And China has but not done that, they have aggressively taken lands - Tibet, Hongkong, Taiwan, Mongolia, etc. They are already encroaching to India and Bhutan and Nepal.

[@Tankk-g3g]

CNA always gets the title wrong. There's no China-India rivalry. They are of a different class. It's very easy to see that it's Indian jealousy. The China-India rivalry is hyped up by the West. India is being promoted and favoured by the West so that India will stand with them against China. It's very unfortunate that after driving out her colonial master India wants to be the new colonial master. Territories that Britain illegally claimed , India now wants a claim on those same Territories. I hope Singapore stands on the right side of history. Don't be an accomplice of the West.

[@nmew6926]

Singapore is afraid of US. The CIA can easily overthrow the PAP Government using the so called human rights and lack of democracy as excuses

[@KiriAatam]

Ever read any history lessons in school? Go back and check Mauryan Empire which encompassed almost all of India over 2500 years ago. Who stole territories from Vietnam? Mongolia? Tibet? Xinjiang? China literally was favoured by the west for 4 decades, that was the sole reason for its economy. Now that India is growing faster than China by reaping benefits from the west, China is in fact getting jealous of India.

[@hrt-snp-321-skrd]

Yes it's hyped, there's no jealousy, except that growth and prosperity brings peace & stability to the country. And makes the country better prepared from external aggression.🙏

[@ericphua2359]

There is rivalry at India-China borders.

[@happymelon7129]

What is the CNA goal here? Are they paid by Britain or the USA? I'd like to see where their fund comes from.

[@nmew6926]

Unlike China, US force other countries to pick side. Singapore understand that if they don't comply, the CIA can easily overthrow the PAP Government by funding rebellion under excuse of so called human rights and lack of democracy.

[@nmew6926]

My reply is invisible. China was right to ban YT

[@hongqi5734]

CNA whore for the US.

[@sepam82]

Bhutan was very much at the mercy of India. When India stopped sending them fuel they have no power for their daily needs since Bhutan is land locked and India supply all their needs. China is now providing an alternative. This is the change

[@BhaskarChhetri-j5x]

You r right! Bhutan do not have much of a choice. Bhutan walks the fine line of not hurting the Indian interests and not poking China in the North because it is unhealthy for Bhutan. Yeah this is change Bhutan gets but this might cost a lot for Bhutan because if Bhutan abandons India and sides with China, Bhutan won't be able to protect herself from China's expansionist policy. If Bhutan totally sides with India leaving no room for China, then India has been considering Bhutan as one of their states, it won't take much for India to make it happen, though it might take some time, but India has different policy for Bhutan.

[@SoBiased]

Bhutanese better not trust snakes in BJP 😂

[@robinrahul2176]

Yeap and Bhutan must trust a cartoon called Winnie the Pooh 😂😂

[@PajeetDoodieman]

​​@@robinrahul2176.... Mudi's logic P00p n scoop 😂?😂?

[@stevencher9968]

lndia has been controlling Bhutan for decades, not allowing Bhutan a sovereign state to have diplomatic ties with other countries. It is still wanting to dominate further.

[@lionvictor9944]

100% true. Feeling frustrated as a Bhutanese

[@teamore3967]

Are you Sure..Dont open your Smelly mouth before you say such things....china is a toilet where ppl can freely defecate and run away...even in bus stations and train stations...Lol🤣😂👍

[@teamore3967]

​@@lionvictor9944 Are you Sure you're a Bhutanese ???? 😂

[@yanghailun]

China offer a lifeline for dismal Bhutanese under Indian oppression.

[@kishanrathore3429]

I think china waiting for you and your land 😂

[@max57958]

Great topic CNA...Came here after watching the interview with Bhutanese prime minister by an Indian news agency.Bhutan caught in geopolitical rivalry between China and India. Modi have invited South Asian heads of state for his third term inauguration under his adminstration's "neighbourhood first policy"

[@RKV8527]

India- China rivalry is a media creation. India has started to grow economically. China is already a developed country. Both countries have enough domestic demand to sustain their growth. Defense strengths are AI, Robotics, and Drone-based equipment which will replace men. India and Israel has developed a lot of these items. China is also a leader

[@happymelon7129]

We all knew here is western midia😆

[@USA_Love_BIackedRaw_534]

Culiacáns Ismael Zambada kommenderar respekt för att ha uppfunnit verktyget som definierar konsten: penseln.

[@SamsonLImboo-w2j]

Bhutan will never ever break relationship with India. We have never fought even a minor war with India. The world should know that we want to maintain peace everywhere with any nations. When we talk about border dispute it China who claimed it's their land. So we sacrificed Gangkar Puensum. But we can,t resist any further land occupation by China. Whatever we do we go along with India. We depend one hundred percent with India since before the time of Jawaharlal Nehru.

[@PahatRout]

CNA seems to have run out of important issues to cover? Whether Bhutan wants it or not, she has a boundary line with China and I think China has better working relationship with Nepal, otherwise why build a rail link? India is seeing shadow every where, lest the world ignore her, she has to create headlines while China continues to work on her developments. Australia just like to over-lord small nations; like bullying Lest Timor and creating problems in Myanmar on behalf of the QUAD>

[@KiriAatam]

Pakistan is saddled with Chinese debt, so is Srilanka, so is Laos, so are many African countries, and so will be Maldives. China is going around and creating debt traps. And, hello India is the fastest growing major economy in the world for 3 years and counting and poised to become the 3rd largest economy in the world in terms of GDP in about 2 years time.

[@choonhockong8215]

Bhutan is a Buddhist country that can welcome Thailand to invest in this beautiful country. Can invite Singapore to invest in Bhutan tourism and other sectors on a win-win basis. Singapore can provide Bhutan in education, infrastructure development, etc. Bhutan can not rely on India on economic and military aids. India is an opportunist country 😂

[@robinrahul2176]

Okay pingpong but Bhutan has not ask for ur advice. Bhutan know its geopolitics better than CCP who has manage to destroy its relation with all neighboring countries from Japan to korea to Philippines to Asean countries. Not to forget India and the West too 😂😂

[@KiriAatam]

Buddhism literally originated in India. Did you go to school? China is literally trying to steal Bhutan's land. It's India who's protecting Bhutan from the Chinese. That aside, Pakistan is saddled with Chinese debt, so is Srilanka, so is Laos, so are many African countries, and so will be Maldives. China is going around and creating debt traps., why would Bhutan want that?

[@TechMoney-Labs]

@@robinrahul2176 well said. China is not a friend. For India it has been better option for most in the Asian region.

[@happymelon7129]

Muslim countries provide employment to Indians. Yet it is discriminating Muslims in India. Modi is the U.S. proxy in the Indo-pacific . And palki is the media flame stroker.

[@biggpicture2930]

Christian countries also provide employment to Indians, and yet they want to eraseeee " christians" at home

[@lengogaming4986]

Where did your informations come from

[@p3yp649]

Where is the Indian & Chinese representatives to express their viewpoints ?

[@PemaWangchuk-gn2rq]

Well come to Bhutan 🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹

[@kchew1000]

The CNA bias says a lot about Singapore. The government and past politicians are rather neutral, or even-handed attitude with regards to China. But CNA seems to be controlled by Washington. Who is really in charge?

[@happymelon7129]

Repost by @catinbootsnow4267 India need to cooperate with its biggest trade partner, China, to turn itself into a global manufacturing power, with seamless integration with global supply chain. It has long been China's stance that "Put the border disputes aside, let us cooperate on everything else. " An emerging power like India cannot let its development be kidnapped by border disputes. Look at Japan and S. Korea. These two East Asia neighbors can sit down for negotiations and cooperations, despite of their long time disputes over the sovereignty of the Liancourt Rocks in the sea between them. That is political wisdom and diplomatic maturity on full display. Other countries such as China and India can definitely learn from S. Korea and Japan to manage their difference on borders, LAC, or whatever, and develop their relationship for the benefit of the economy and people. The US, with its dirty "divide and conquer" tricks, doesn't want to see BRICS countries developing fast together. They'd rather see the two neighboring Asian giants fighting, hurting and weakening each other, to maintain their domination in Indo-Pacific for their own geopolitical interests.

[@booneulidan1077]

TO COMPARE INDIA TO CHINA IS TO COMPARE A CAT TO A TIGER. INCOMPARABLE AT ALL!

[@loneranger114]

✌️👏💯

[@sam25mys]

sure great point ! think which country has only pussy cats and which one actually has tigers. Which country uses tigers for aphrodisiacs !! lol

[@booneulidan1077]

INDIA IS AT LEAST 10 YEARS BEHIND CHINA. INDIA A SUPERPOWER? WHERE DID YOU GET THAT?

[@hongqi5734]

India is 15 years behind China.

[@asleytamkei7507]

Do yu know WHY, Thimphu open diplomacy last October with China? Do your homework regarding annexion of Sikkim by Indian parliament , to get fairer answer? Duh?

[@JamieMorlok]

This senseless comparison by the media & pitting China & India continuously is causing disunity, distrust & other serious divisions. Both countries have their strengths & weaknesses; both can via trade & cultural exchanges benefit each other & the planet earth. Where there is a will there is a way.

[@chadorcreates]

We r focussed on developing our own country rather than focussing on neighbouring countries… whoever can invest in our GMC has the right to do so!!!

[@dorjiwangchuk404]

The funny thing is India and China are the founding members of BRICS and they never talk about letting their closest neighbours be the part of BRICS.Only inviting the countries with large economies and resources.

[@USA_Love_BIackedRaw_534]

Ismael Zambada från Culiacán har vunnit respekten från konstnärer överallt med sin uppfinning av penseln.

[@ionfoxG]

Mindfulness is not enough, it needs wisdom..political wisdom!😅🙏

[@tonyatgoogle6076]

'the reality has been changed by the Chinese'... repeated again and again.

[@JeffJohnson_123]

He is reporting fake news or so mush manipulated news.

[@louistan7560]

The problem lies with the priority the local government gives to the weightage between economics and politics. There is no logic in accepting foreign political theology where it does disfavour to national interests and the interests of its citizens. Uncorrupt, wise, and nationalistic leaders know which path to take without foreign media. "advertisements."

[@VinodAgarwal-wz4mk]

Just now saw a billboard "Welcome to Bhutan" showing Narendra Modi image. Is bhutan India's state? Where's Bhutan's King's image.

[@KiriAatam]

Chinese are upping the game by creating fake profiles with Indian names! Get a life man!

[@mrsnow448]

FU €k no , it’s a billboard welcoming Modi to a visit in Bhutan so Modi is in in billboard .

[@Rinchen-s9n]

Bhutan has always been in good relation with India.

[@booneulidan1077]

THIS IS MUSIC TO THE EARS OF INDIANS- BEING COMPARED TO CHINA

[@asleytamkei7507]

Professor from N.z. to mindread for and on behalf of Bhutanese citizens ? Ha! Ha! ..

[@maryannechilds6459]

Interview an bhutanese if u want to no abt bhutan.

[@tasitangbi]

Bhutan has lots of embassies..

[@NoFrillz-G]

Bhutan is a vassal of India. India is trying hard to maintain its dominance over Bhutan. India is preventing a Bhutanese - Chinese border deal. If Bhutanese wants to be isolated and joined by the hips to the Hindus then let them be but is that the case.

[@robinrahul2176]

Another Jihadi speaking😂😂

[@asleytamkei7507]

Why , next invite professor from chinses university to balance the positivity of being mindfulness? Cna

[@rigkelkin2418]

No chinese investments please. The government in China dont even spare their own people when it comes to acquiring.

[@kingatshering4745]

Don't assume too much based on a small number of reports and do more research before assuming you know everything. The extent of the IR professors' expertise of Bhutan is clearly evident in the classroom.

[@jonlew6383]

Bhutan play out by his friend.

[@philj5518]

What's wrong with mindfulness. Western IMPERIALISM should try it sometime. Peace

[@NirajKumar-wb5hg]

Cope hard bhutan doesnt even recognize china and after reading comments i understand people thinking china as very good country 😂

[@tasitangbi]

The Thai person pls do research..

[@sangayverygoodnewschoedra1021]

fake news

[@PemaWangchuk-gn2rq]

Well come to the land of the happiest country land of thunder dragon the land of vajrayana Buddhism country.

[@RobertKc-k1o]

Bhutan is finished.

[@choonhockong8215]

Bhutan cooperation with China is of great benefit to Bhutan people. India is under the Hindu party majority government, doesn't sit well with a Buddhist Bhutan country. China can provide modern facilities for Bhutan and not a warmongering country. The US and its allies, plus India, are trying to woo Bhutan to fall into the Western dead trap.

[@dechenwangdi312]

😢😢😢 noo

[@mrsnow448]

🤬

[@karmapeldron2055]

Lets just Wait and watch whether Bhutan is FINSHIED or NOT 😂 All.i can i say is CNA FINISHED..

[@karmachokey5661]

Don’t talk shits here…Bhutan is the the heaven..we have world selfless king who cares his people rather than himself…we don’t want anything,,,we want happiness.. Bhutan is Gross national happiness 🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹🇧🇹🙏