Japan’s Natuna port proposal highlights Indonesia’s balancing act on China
Tokyo offers port upgrades to boost maritime security, but analysts say Jakarta is being pragmatic, not taking sides against Beijing
The expanding partnership includes joint defence industry development, intelligence cooperation and expanded military exercises in strategic waterways.
Citing Japanese government sources, Kyodo News reported earlier this month that Tokyo was planning to use its official development assistance to help upgrade Indonesia’s fishing ports to allow patrol vessels to operate in more areas.
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