In the mist-shrouded Himalayas, a remote village named Demalong has emerged as a focal point of territorial dispute between China and Bhutan. Situated at an altitude of 14,000 feet, this village is part of a series of Chinese settlements that encroach upon the border shown on official maps of Bhutan.
China's construction activities in the region have been on the rise, with the government incentivizing hundreds of people to settle in this disputed territory. The development of resettlement houses and infrastructure signifies China's efforts to assert control over the area, which is strategically important for its national security.
