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Indonesia-China Maritime Deal Sparks Debate
Indonesia signs a maritime agreement with China, sparking debate about its impact on Indonesia's sovereignty in the South China Sea amid overlapping claims.
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International RelationsChinaIndo PacificSovereigntyEconomic CooperationSouth China SeaMaritime Dispute
Indonesian Ministry Of Foreign AffairsChinese Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
Prabowo SubiantoXi JinpingAristyo Rizka DarmawanKlaus Heinrich RaditioLin Jian
- What are the key aspects of the recently signed Indonesia-China maritime agreement?
- The Indonesia-China maritime agreement covers fisheries and fish conservation, aiming to serve as a model for maintaining peace and friendship. However, some analysts fear it could be interpreted as Indonesia conceding to China's claims in the South China Sea.
- What is the nature of China's claim in the South China Sea, and what is its legal standing?
- China's nine-dash line claim encompasses nearly the entirety of the South China Sea, overlapping the exclusive economic zones of several Southeast Asian nations. This claim is deemed invalid by an international arbitral tribunal's 2016 ruling, although China does not recognize it.
- What is Prabowo Subianto's stance on Indonesia's relationship with China, and what approach does he advocate?
- Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia's Defense Minister, advocates for collaboration rather than confrontation with China. He emphasizes Indonesia's desire to be part of China's rise as both an economic and civilizational power, promoting collaboration for peace and prosperity.
- How does Indonesia respond to China's claims in the South China Sea, particularly in light of the new agreement?
- Indonesia maintains that its sovereignty and jurisdiction in the Natuna Sea are unaffected by the agreement and that China's claims lack international legal basis. The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs asserts the deal doesn't compromise Indonesia's sovereign rights.
- What are the concerns raised by some Indonesian analysts regarding the implications of the Indonesia-China maritime agreement?
- The agreement includes clauses addressing overlapping maritime claims. While Indonesia insists the deal doesn't impact its sovereignty, some Indonesian analysts worry the clauses might be interpreted as recognition of China's claims, potentially compromising Indonesia's rights to exploit resources in its EEZ.