The Dynamic of Indonesia-China Relations in the Middle of South China Sea Dispute
Keywords:
Indonesia-China Relations, South China Sea, Territorial SovereigntyAbstract
This study attempts to analyze the dynamics of Indonesia-China relations in the last five years using a qualitative approach. The data used are the annual reports of Indonesian ministries and government agencies that focus on the area of marine protection. Based on the studies that have been carried out, it can be concluded that the Indonesian government is aware of the importance of investment from China for its development, however, the Indonesian government at the same time stands firm when it comes to matters of maritime territorial sovereignty. The reflection of the firm stance of the Indonesian government can be seen from the enactment of Law Number 32 of 2014 and Law Number 178 of 2014 regulates the management and protection of marine areas and gives a mandate to the Maritime Security Agency to coordinate the affairs of the outermost sea areas. Finally, in the event of an escalation in the South China Sea, the governments of Indonesia and China are trying to put forward a diplomatic approach to resolve affairs on the ground. This approach shows a commitment to maintaining regional stability.
Downloads
References
Fernandes, I., et al., Status of Indonesia's sovereign rights in the north natuna sea conflict area consequences of China's nine-dash line claim. Linguistics and Culture Review, 2021. 5(S3): p. 1775- 1783.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21744/lingcure.v5nS3.2051.
Beckman, R., The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and the maritime disputes in the South China Sea. American Journal of International Law, 2013. 107(1): p. 142-163.DOI: https://doi.org/10.5305/amerjintelaw.107.1.0142.
Fukuyama, F., The end of history and the last man. New York : Toronto : New York: Free Press ; Maxwell Macmillan Canada ; Maxwell Macmillan International,vol 3. 1992.
Boot, A., China’s Economic Relations with Indonesia: Threats and Opportunities,” J. Curr. Southeast Asian Aff., vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 141–160, . 2011.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/186810341103000207.
Umagapi, J.L., The Rise of China-Indonesia Relationship: Soft Power, Resources, and Prospect in the Future. Indonesian Perspective, 2017. 2(2).DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/ip.v2i2.18475.
Anwar, D.F., Indonesia-China relations: To be handled with care, p. 7, 2019. 2019.
Sutrisno, N. and S.A. Poerana, Reformasi Hukum Dan Realisasi Investasi Asing Pada Era Presiden Joko Widodo. Undang: Jurnal Hukum, 2020. 3(2): p. 237-266.DOI: https://doi.org/10.22437/ujh.3.2.237-266.
Nie, W., Xi Jinping's foreign policy dilemma: One belt, one road or the South China Sea?Contemporary Southeast Asia, 2016: p. 422-444.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1355/cs38-3c.
Kim, J., Territorial disputes in the South China Sea: implications for security in Asia and beyond.Strategic studies quarterly, 2015. 9(2): p. 107-141.
Lim, G., China''s Investment in ASEAN: Paradigm Shift Or Hot Air? 2019, National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies.
Sicat, G.P., American private direct investment in the Philippines after independence. Philippine Review of Economics, 2015. 52(2): p. 22-37.
Tutak, M. and J. Brodny. Determination of particular endogenous fires hazard zones in goaf with caving of longwall. IOP Publishing.
Djalal, H., South China Sea Island Disputes. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology, 2000. 8: p. 9-21.
Chapsos, I. and J.A. Malcolm, Maritime security in Indonesia: Towards a comprehensive agenda?Marine Policy, 2017. 76: p. 178-184.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpol.2016.11.033.
Wahyudi, H. and L. Luerdi, Constructivism Approach: Changes in Orientation of Indonesia in the North Natuna Sea to China’s Claims. Journal of Islamic World and Politics, 2021. 5(1): p. 1-13.DOI: https://doi.org/10.18196/jiwp.v5i1.10575.
Anggraini, S.D., I. Kusumawardhana, and I. Ramadhan, The Implication of Indonesia’s IUU Fishing Policy in Natuna Territorial Waters towards South China Sea Geopolitics. Jurnal Hubungan Internasional, 2019. 7(2): p. 118-132.DOI: https://doi.org/10.18196/hi.72130.
Ng, D., Assess the Proposition That India Will Become the Next Superpower. Journal of Asian and African Studies, 2022: p. 00219096221084255.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/00219096221084255.
Flournoy, M.A., America's military risks losing its edge: How to transform the Pentagon for a competitive era. Foreign Aff., 2021. 100: p. 76.
Blackwill, R.D. and K.M. Campbell, Xi Jinping on the global stage. Council on Foreign Relations Special Report, 2016(74).
Perlez, J., Tribunal Rejects Beijing’s Claims in South China Sea. New York Times, 2016. 12.
Buszynski, L., The South China Sea: From a Regional Maritime Dispute to Geo-Strategic Competition, vol3. 2019: Routledge.DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429331480.
Sulistyani, Y.A., A.C. Pertiwi, and M.I. Sari, Respons Indonesia Terhadap Sengketa Laut China Selatan Semasa Pemerintahan Joko Widodo [Indonesia’s Responses toward the South China Sea Dispute During Joko Widodo’s Administration. Jurnal Politica Dinamika Masalah Politik Dalam Negeri dan Hubungan Internasional, 2021. 12(1): p. 85-103.DOI: https://doi.org/10.22212/jp.v12i1.2149.
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2022 Author
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
You are free to:
- Share — copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially.
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.
- The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:
- Attribution — You must give appropriate credit , provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made . You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
- No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
Notices:
You do not have to comply with the license for elements of the material in the public domain or where your use is permitted by an applicable exception or limitation .
No warranties are given. The license may not give you all of the permissions necessary for your intended use. For example, other rights such as publicity, privacy, or moral rights may limit how you use the material.
