The South China Sea covers more than three million square kilometers, ringed by southern China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Borneo island and mainland Southeast Asia.

JAKARTA, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Indonesia said on Monday it does not recognise China's claims over the South China Sea, despite signing a maritime development deal with Beijing, as some analysts ...

Additionally, the decision to rename part of the South China Sea as the "North Natuna Sea" was seen as an attempt to reaffirm Indonesia’s sovereignty. However, the true nature of Jokowi's ...

JAKARTA, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Indonesia's position on the South China Sea remains unchanged and it will respond appropriately to safeguard its territory, an official said on Thursday, after a ...

JAKARTA — Indonesian patrol ships drove a Chinese coast guard vessel away from a survey boat in a disputed area of the South China Sea (SCS) for the second time in four days, Indonesian ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Indonesia and China said Monday they committed to maritime cooperation promoting safety and security in the South China Sea, amid longstanding Indonesian suspicions about ...

Jakarta is aiming for full membership of the bloc while also asserting itself in the Natuna Islands. ... How Indonesia is going its own way on Beijing, Brics and the South China Sea.

In Brief. Indonesia’s reliance on legalism in its South China Sea policy is no longer sufficient against China’s growing assertiveness. To protect its maritime interests, Jakarta must pursue ‘partial ...

Indonesia faces calls for stronger maritime law to counter China’s claims in the South China Sea and safeguard regional ...

Indonesia and China have pledged to enhance maritime cooperation, focusing on security and safety in the South China Sea, despite Jakarta's concerns over Chinese activities near the Natuna Islands.

JAKARTA: Indonesia said on Monday (Nov 11) it does not recognise China's claims over the South China Sea, despite signing a maritime development deal with Beijing, as some analysts warned the pact ...

China's strategy in the South China Sea has been to deal with each claim on an individual basis while avoiding facing a united front, as well as going back on pledges such as not to militarize ...