evidence: To date, Bhutan does not have official diplomatic relations with China, while it maintains a "special relationship" with India. But the triangular relationship is not as simple as it might appear. [...] As China’s influence grows, Bhutan’s foreign policy perception has been changing. The idea of China as a South Asian geopolitical entity has become a reality; in that context, stable and normalized relations between Bhutan and China could improve Bhutan-China-India relations. China will get a clearer picture of Bhutan’s position in the triangle when Thimphu and Beijing can discuss issues directly.