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China and Indonesia expand military ties via naval drill and 2+2 talks
The foreign and defense ministers met under Indonesia and China’s 2+2 mechanism, set up in 2023, and also discussed food, energy, mineral security and AI.
China and Indonesia’s recent joint naval exercise east of Taiwan has sparked speculation that other Southeast Asian countries may pursue similar cooperation, after the drill was followed by meetings of the two countries’ foreign and defense ministers.
According to SCMP Economy, the ministers met on Friday to discuss further military cooperation, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Indonesia is a priority for China’s Southeast Asia foreign policy, urging stronger strategic communication and coordination.
SCMP Economy also reports that Wang referenced a pledge to jointly oppose what he called unilateral bullying and power politics, and cited concerns about attempts to challenge post-World War II outcomes and reverse regional history.
Indonesia’s foreign minister, Sugiono, said the talks covered strengthening food, energy and mineral security and advanced technology such as artificial intelligence, with the 2+2 mechanism established in 2023 as a model for arrangements involving other countries.