Indonesia Seeks Expanded Joint Military Exercises with China

Indonesia is looking to expand its joint military exercises with China, raising questions about whether other Southeast Asian countries will follow its example in increasing defense cooperation with Beijing.

21 Aug, 05:17 — 21 Aug, 11:57

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Expanded military cooperation between Indonesia and China could signal a shift in regional alliances and potentially impact the geopolitical balance in Southeast Asia, especially concerning maritime security and the South China Sea disputes.

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Indonesia and China recently conducted a joint naval exercise
The joint naval exercise took place east of Taiwan

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Indonesia is seeking expanded joint military exercises with China

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China and Indonesia conducted a joint naval exercise last Wednesday

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The recent drill took place east of Taiwan

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Speculation about other Southeast Asian countries following Indonesia's example with joint China drills

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SCMPcentercenteranalyticalMostly FactualReports on event, includes observer speculation

nikkei-asiacentercenterneutralHighDirectly states Indonesia's intention to expand

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SCMPMostly Factual5d ago

Will other Southeast Asian countries follow Indonesia’s example with joint China drill?

China and Indonesia’s recent joint naval exercise east of Taiwan has prompted speculation that other Southeast Asian countries may follow suit. Last Wednesday’s drill – which one observer said may “lower the political threshold” for neighbouring countries – was followed by a meeting of the two countries’ foreign and defence ministers on Friday, where they discussed further military cooperation and a range of other topics, such as food security. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Indonesia ...

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nikkei-asiaHigh5d ago