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Indonesian President Vows 'No Compromise' on South China Sea Claim

Nov 05, 2016 08:14 AM EDT

Ahead of his state-level visit to Australia, Indonesian President Joko Widodo has vowed that his country would not make any compromise on its territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea.

Five Nations to Hold Multinational Military Exercises in the Disputed South China Sea

5 Nations to Hold Multinational Military Exercises in the Disputed South China Sea

Desiree Sison |

Oct 04, 2016 07:43 AM EDT

Five countries are set to hold multinational military exercises in the disputed South China Sea this month in what military analysts said will be the latest display of strength aimed at Beijing's armed forces.

In a Strong Message to China, Indonesian President Sails to Natuna Islands

Girish Shetti |

Jun 23, 2016 04:13 AM EDT

Indonesian President Joko Widodo visited the Natuna Islands on a naval warship on Thursday. The visit comes just few days after China stated that it has an "over-lapping claim" in the Natuna Islands.

South China Sea Dispute: Indonesia Arrests Chinese Fishing Boat Crew

Girish Shetti |

Jun 19, 2016 04:26 AM EDT

Indonesian navy officials detained a Chinese boat along with seven Chinese crew members for allegedly fishing in Indonesian maritime territory in the disputed South China Sea region, Indonesia's navy spokesman said on Saturday.

Indonesia To Prosecute Chinese Crew Members.

Indonesia to Prosecute 8 Chinese Trawler Crew Members

Girish Shetti |

Mar 24, 2016 05:35 PM EDT

Indonesia's Security Minister Luhut Pandjaitan on Wednesday not only rejected China's calls to release eight Chinese fishermen arrested during a recent scuffle at sea, but also vowed to prosecute them.

Beijing Demands Jakarta To Free Eight Fishermen Detained During Naval Clash

Beijing Demands Jakarta Frees 8 Fishermen Detained During Naval Clash

Desiree Sison |

Mar 22, 2016 06:32 AM EDT

Beijing demanded Indonesia to release the eight Chinese fishermen it arrested and detained following a maritime confrontation that ensued between the two nations in the South China Sea last Saturday, reports said.