Indonesia-China diplomatic row escalates over fishing rights

Indonesia says it has rightfully captured a Chinese fishing vessel in the South China Sea after it was caught fishing illegally in its waters. China had issued a protest with Indonesia after the vessel was captured and crew arrested last week. This is the second incident in the past three months causing a diplomatic row between the two countries.

Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Jakarta.

[liljoe]

Natuna is Indonesian Sea not South China Sea ! if China / other country do Illegal fishing . just watch what our Government do to you ( the Illegal Fisher )

[carlocarlo]

Keep Strong indonesia and Philippines 💪

[marietiburcio]

I just wish Philippine Navy has the same stern approach as the Indonesians.

[gameznunux]

The Chinese claimed that their traditional fishing spot in the Argentina, The Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Such a greedy country.

[sher]

China has different opinions of the water between Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Phillipines, Australia, Africa and them. It might be down to China thinking the whole World is their backyard.

[yayo]

lets change the name from South China Sea to Asian Sea.

[Lebrontheking]

I wish Philippines was tough as Indonesia 😢.

[normanvincentkong]

If China can easily impose their will and bully the Philippines, Indonesia is far different type of specie and a hard nut to crack by the Chinese. I fully admire Pres. Widodo stance of bravery and firmness against the Chinese Incursion. Sorry to say our Phil. Leader is only brave in words but not in action ..Kudos to you Pres. Widodo !

[junturbia]

get off into West Philippines sea and get out of our neighbors waters.asian must unite.

[sunartosunarto]

Indonesia adalah negara cinta damai, tetapi jika ada negara luar ingin mengivansi maka bangsa dan rakyat Indonesia siap untuk perang, ...!

[ioneiwan]

indonesian peace love, but dont teritory claim of indonesian, we are indonesian people, ready for war..!!!

[nelw]

I love the way Al Jazeera says: 'Jakarta' at the end of video with Indonesian pronunciation.

[worldtraveler]

Congratulations Brother Indonesians greetings from the Philippines.

[shivnaryan]

Go Indonesia 🇮🇩don’t allow China to bully you

[rianadis]

Indonesian the sleeping tiger we are indonesia people ready for

[elizabethcoopersoutham]

china now bullying Indonesia ? china has still a lot to learn about statehood in the community of civilized nations.

[dcby]

Indonesia is never afraid of any country as long as we are in the right position😜💪

[jervissoriano]

I wish the PH government do the same of fighting its sovereign rights in the west Philippine sea.

[zedlauresta]

Illegal Fishing is Illegal. How do you Chinese Spokesperson describe illegal?

[winsburn]

bagaimanapun di konflik LCS ini Indonesia pasti terseret, walau pemerintah RI mengatakan indonesia tidak terlibat atau tidak melibatkan diri dalam konflik ini, dan karena tidak ada klaim dari RRC, Tp buktinya wilayah natuna masuk dalam peta nine dash line, di paspor RRC dan kapal ikan cina masuk perairan kita secara ilegal dengan dikawal chinese coastguard. pertumbuhan ekonomi RRC, dan penguatan militer membuat cina smkin agresif, memaksa AS memperkuat armadanya di pasifik. buktinya pemindahan pasukan AS di Timteng ke Aussie, korea dan jepang.