Chinese vessel in Natuna: Indonesia’s response ‘shows resolve’ by new Prabowo government without harming ties, say analysts

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Indonesia and China will probably settle into more predictable interactions once they are more certain of each other’s positions, says an analyst. SINGAPORE: Indonesia’s handling of two incidents this week involving a Chinese coast guard vessel in the contested North Natuna Sea shows Southeast Asia’s largest economy wants to make its voice heard without unduly raising tensions, say analysts. They add that the two appearances of the Chinese vessel this week in the contested waters are a test by