MOFA seeks Indonesia clarification over China-announced joint naval exercise
Posted on 2026-08-13 08:14:14
In news from and about Taiwan this morning,
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has asked Indonesia to clarify a joint naval exercise east of Taiwan announced by China.
The statement comes after China's defense ministry announced that joint Chinese-Indonesian Naval navigation exercises would be taking place.
According to the foreign ministry, it "immediately contacted relevant parties" to learn more about the situation and asked the Indonesian side for clarification after China "unilaterally claimed" Indonesia would participate in the drill.
The ministry say it has "sternly condemned" what it's describing as China's "arbitrary and irresponsible" behavior, saying Beijing has again disregarded international norms and responsibilities and "further increased tensions in the region."
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