Indonesia-China relations

The country's new president is committed to fostering relationships with both superpowers while advocating for regional stability and global peace.

Over the weekend, the two nations signed a joint development agreement that refers to "overlapping claims" in the disputed waterway.

The deals included a controversial agreement on economic activities in areas around the Natuna Islands in the South China Sea.

The latest survey from the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute reflected the country's moderately positive, though still ambivalent, attitude towards China.

China's hosting of the Indonesian president-elect highlights its desire to hit the ground running when the new administration takes office in October.

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has confirmed that the Japan Self-Defense Forces will participate in next month's Garuda Shield military exercise.

The Indonesian leader's visits to China, Japan, and South Korea are aimed at garnering support for his domestic economic agenda.

Despite being banned inside China, Twitter is broadening Chinese diplomats' engagements with the Indonesian public.

Although Indonesia clings to its non-claimant status, it is beefing up its efforts to deter Chinese maritime incursions.

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Jakarta drew attention to the virtual slave-like conditions endured by its nationals.

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Jakarta continues to seek ways to manage the opportunities and challenges stemming from the BRI.

Jakarta may welcome, and need, Chinese investment; but it needs to mitigate the risks.

A closer look at the status of defense ties between Jakarta and Beijing.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo observed the exercises, underlining the importance of the Natuna Islands.

Sinkings described as low-key, with identities of the vessels not publicly disclosed.

Jakarta views the bank as a key partner in addressing its infrastructure woes.

China, the Zika virus, and refugees were all tests for the Southeast Asian state in just a single week.

A third stand-off between Indonesian authorities and Chinese fishermen highlights rising tensions in the Natuna Sea.

Indonesia and China could be on the verge of another diplomatic stand-off over the Natuna Islands.

The country needs to make a decision about where it stands on the South China Sea.