As Jakarta deepens military and coastguard cooperation while rejecting Beijing's sweeping claims, can it maintain a precarious equilibrium? Indonesia is walking a fine line between bolstering ties with Beijing and preserving its long-standing non-aligned stance.

India and Indonesia have pitched for a "full and effective" code of conduct in the South China Sea in accordance with the relevant international laws amid China's increasing military muscle-flexing in the region.

PM Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the importance of peace, stability, and security in the South China Sea, advocating for lawful maritime commerce and adherence to international law.

The Philippines said on Saturday it has suspended a scientific survey in the South China Sea after two of its fisheries vessels faced "harassment" and aggressive behaviour from China's coast guard and navy.

India and Indonesia have reinforced their commitment to upholding international law in the South China Sea. In talks, leaders discussed enhancing bilateral economic, anti-terrorism, and defense cooperation.

Recently at the invitation of the China Coast Guard Vice Admiral TNI Dr Irvansyah of the Indonesia Coast Guard led a delegation to visit China While this event may seem ordinary it actually carries de

The dispute involves claims to islands and maritime rights, since the region is believed to contain oil, natural gas, and fisheries.

The Philippines has halted a scientific survey in the South China Sea after its fishing boats faced aggressive actions by the Chinese coast guard and naval forces, according to Al Jazeera. The Philippine Coast Guard reported that on Friday,

Amid China's increasing dominance in South China Sea, India and Indonesia discuss unimpeded lawful maritime commerce and called for promoting peaceful resolution of disputes

In a clear signal to China amid maritime tensions in the South China Sea, India and Indonesia have jointly called for an “effective and substantive” Code of Conduct in the