Indonesia still does not recognise China's sea claims: Foreign Minister

Analysts have said Indonesia's agreement with China could mark a reversal of its long-held stance as a non-claimant state in the South China Sea. - Reuters

JAKARTA: Indonesia still does not recognise Beijing's claims in the South China Sea, Foreign Minister Sugiono said Monday (Dec 2), seeking to dismiss concerns that a recent joint statement with China could jeopardise its sovereignty.

The nation sparked reactions last month as it reached a "common understanding on joint development in areas of overlapping claims" in a joint statement with China made during President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Beijing.