In the South China Sea, Indonesia tests the limits of non-alignment

Indonesia is navigating a delicate balance between strengthening ties with Beijing and maintaining its non-aligned stance, as evidenced by increased military cooperation with China while emphasizing independence. High-level meetings between Chinese and Indonesian defence officials led to promises of deeper collaboration, despite Jakarta’s recent rejection of China’s claims in the South China Sea. Experts caution that such agreements could create confusion and stress the importance of avoiding disputed areas to prevent ambiguity.

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