South China Sea Tensions: Why is Indonesia warming up to China | WION Wideangle

Amid the rising Indo-Pacific tensions, Indonesia and Beijing have agreed to strengthen cooperation and bilateral relations. However, things were completely different between the two nations just a few years ago. Relations between Indonesia and China were frozen for the longest time. But now China is also a major contributor of foreign direct investment to Indonesia. Why and how did the dynamics change between the two?

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[richardsamillano]

This is the reason why the Philippines is the only ASEAN member that approached America because the Philippines knows that ASEAN members does not have a strong position and stance regarding the problem of the South China Sea.

[ratapornpongsawarn]

Indonesia have no balls to opposed China😂😂😂

[mujacko]

Maybe it has something to do with the building of Indonesia's new capital city but they should be extra careful with the Chinese government.

[dewan]

Many people commented that Indonesia is afraid of facing China, especially Filipino netizens, for netizens from the Philippines or countries in ASEAN who ridicule Indonesia that Indonesia is afraid of China, don't talk as if your country is the bravest, by saying that Indonesia is afraid of China., Indonesia once had a conflict with China in Natuna, and the Indonesian state did not submit and maintained its sovereignty, China provoked it but Indonesia responded directly by preparing warships, jet planes and its soldiers were prepared to stand guard in Natuna, China protested to Indonesia to stop oil and gas exploration in the South China Sea we do not stop and continue, and Indonesia has never asked for help from any country in the conflict with China, not from ASEAN countries or America, Indonesia is a sovereign country and positions itself as a non-aligned country, not taking sides with any country, even if Indonesia's bilateral cooperation with China What's the problem? There are no problems in bilateral relations, especially in economic terms, especially Chinese investment without conditions which benefits both countries, and for Indonesia, as long as our sovereignty is not disturbed, there are no problems for Indonesia, and for Asean countries that are still being disturbed by China, show courage. You guys fight China's provocations without asking for help from other countries, that way your country will be respected, Indonesia continues to warn China to always maintain the stability of the South China Sea area, and we ask for China's help to continue to support us at the UN regarding Palestinian liberation, all things This is achieved not through conflict but through diplomacy, as our defense minister and 2024 president-elect Pak Prabowo said, "If you want peace, get ready for war." That's why Indonesia continues to modernize its defense equipment, we buy jet planes and warships., air defense missiles, drones, radar, and we are also able to make our own defense equipment to strengthen defense, that's what defense independence is for, not expecting help from any country, and our philosophy in fighting is universal people's war, so if another country disturbs our sovereignty Indonesian nation, then they will not only face the national army, but all Indonesian people, we still echo our motto "freedom or death" to this day, thank you.

[udz]

Indonesia is a part of China from olden times my former Chinese colleague said and told me of the many Chinese who also live there and Indonesian kings who used to pay tribute to the great Emperor of China

[millionairemindset]

iNDONESIA may have already fallen on the Chinese debt trap.

[flimosnl]

Careful in no time China will acquire Natuna island of Indo.

[chazmo]

I find far countries like US, Australia, Japan, India and many is much more supportive in Philippines against China's aggression than our neighboring Countries.

[Mikhayanamaerod]

CHINA VERY FAR COUNTRY AT THE NORTH PART OF INDO PACIFIC . THEY ALWAYS SAILING ANG SAILING WHEREVER THEY GO AND STOP. CHINA PLEASE FOLLOW THE TERITORIAL RIGHTS OF EVERY COUNTRY YOUR COUNTRY NOT OWN THE WHOLE OCEAN. 🤔🙄🙄

[kamelyoj]

Chindonesia..rhe next province of China

[lodemerisback]

Philippines must leave ASEAN if Aseans dont help.

[mboxphil]

Welcome Indonesia to belt and road aka debt trap, ready the notuna islands in big chinese plate

[darwinqpenaflorida]

Geez there are some Filipino and Indonesian comments are exchanging negative comments about this news which is make me sad and totally unacceptable 🙄🙄🙄

For me, as a Filipino, I remained neutral and I don’t mentioned about Leaving ASEAN just like Brexit back then because for me these two countries are friends not enemies since long time ago and I love Indonesia in some ways, beauty pageants and beautiful people so despite this, I will continue to visit Indonesia in a matter of time so please just spread love and respect Indonesia because I love Indonesian people, Indonesian products and make Filipinos and Indonesians as friends 😊😊

[Luna_WQ]

What can we do, Indonesia never learned their history when China Empire invaded Java in 13th century. History will just repeat itself.

[wawosy]

Debt is waving. Philippines is survive after chinese debt. Now indonesia i dont think so indonesia is survive the loan debt haha

[mightykc]

Indonesia must be carefull in dealing with china

[kylorokx]

Oh my Indonesia, what the hell are you doing?

[joshuam.]

it has to with China's stance on Israel-Palestine conflict and that made Indonesia "respect" China more than the US.

[chrysllerryu]

INDONESIA is a free country, it can choose what country it wants to trade to. Besides indonesia have strong military and economy, why they need to be afraid of USA and CHINA. Indonesia doesn't need to sell their resources short, whether USA or CHINA could offer a better deal, then its for INDONESIA to decide. On the other hand in terms of external defense, PHILIPPINES is too weak, CHINESE aggression out weighs the trade benefits it can get from china, so if philippines could find new partners other than china, then why not? they have EU, USA, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA and INDIA, you may call them US puppets but you can't change the reality that CHINA does bullying their fishermen, and its their rights to defend them at all cost. CHINA is not the only country in the world, so why philippines need to keep china as its biggest trade partner. In bigger picture all countries are independent, and they can choose who ever country they want to allied with

[hotdog.]

Few years ago I saw some INDONESIAN people comment like this 👉 PHILIPPINE CHINA POPPET 😅, then now what are you doing Indo?😂