💨 Abstract

Indonesia and China agreed to strengthen maritime cooperation in the South China Sea, focusing on safety, security, infrastructure, minerals development, and joint security. This is significant as Indonesia has concerns over Chinese development near the Natuna islands, which Beijing claims almost entirely. The agreement includes boosting communication and staging joint counter-terrorism exercises. Tensions remain due to Chinese fishing boats in Indonesian waters and Beijing's claims on the Natuna islands.

Courtesy: wtop.com

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