Taiwan protests planned China-Indonesia military exercise near its coast
Taipei is seeking clarification from Indonesia after China's defence ministry announced a planned naval exercise near Taiwan's coast. The move has stirred concern in Taiwan amid already elevated tensions with Beijing over the island's status.
Taiwan's government has sought clarification from Jakarta after China's defence ministry announced it would hold a joint naval exercise with Indonesia near the island's coast. Taipei officials said the planned drill raises concerns over regional stability and pressed Indonesia for details on its scope and location.
The announcement lands amid long-running tension between China and Taiwan over the island's political status. Beijing regards Taiwan as part of its own territory, while Taipei maintains its position as a self-governing democracy with its own elected government and military.
Indonesia's government has not yet issued a formal response to Taiwan's request for clarification. Analysts say Jakarta's participation in the exercise could send signals about shifting regional alignments, and expect Taipei to continue pressing for details through diplomatic channels in the days ahead. The episode adds to a string of similar naval and air activity near Taiwan in recent months that regional governments have watched with growing unease.
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