Indonesia Faces Criticism Over South China SeaChina

Despite a new agreement, Indonesia maintains it has no overlapping claims with China in the South China Sea, raising concerns about sovereignty.

• Indonesia signed a joint maritime development agreement with China, sparking criticism over potential risks to its territorial rights.
• The agreement was made during Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's recent visit to Beijing.
• Indonesia insists it does not recognize China's extensive claims in the South China Sea, despite the joint statement mentioning 'overlapping claims.'
• Analysts warn that acknowledging overlapping claims could undermine Indonesia's sovereign rights and affect ASEAN's stance in negotiations with China.
• Indonesia's foreign ministry emphasized that the agreement focuses on economic cooperation, including fisheries, without impacting its sovereignty.

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