Contingency Planning Memoranda identify plausible scenarios that could have serious consequences for U.S. interests and propose measures to both prevent and mitigate them. The risk of conflict in ...

focusing on security and safety in the South China Sea, despite Jakarta's concerns over Chinese activities near the Natuna Islands. Both nations agreed to collaborate on infrastructure ...

China and Indonesia Agree to Boost Maritime Security Cooperation in South China Sea Despite Tensions TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Indonesia and China said Monday they committed to maritime cooperation ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Indonesia and China said Monday they committed to maritime cooperation promoting safety and security in the South China Sea, amid longstanding Indonesian suspicions about China ...

including joint security efforts in the South China Sea, amid ongoing tensions over Beijing's activities near the Natuna Islands. Indonesia and China have reaffirmed their commitment to maritime ...

Analysts suggest China may now be employing a similar strategy in the Yellow Sea—using oil rigs and artificial islands to expand its maritime influence, as it previously did in the South China Sea.

“We agreed that safeguarding peace and stability in the South China Sea is in line with the interests of all parties, and we will set up an example in maritime cooperation,” Wang ...