Natuna Islands

Indonesia air force holds its largest military exercise in South China Sea

Indonesia's air force is holding its largest military exercise this week, near some of its islands in the South China Sea, in a show of sovereignty over the gas-rich area on the fringe of territory claimed by China, officials said on Tuesday.

Oct 04, 2016, 14:44 PM IST

Indonesian President Joko Widodo visits South China Sea islands on warship

Widodo led a high-level delegation including the foreign minister and armed forces chief to the Natuna Islands in the South China Sea.

Jun 23, 2016, 16:30 PM IST

Indonesian President sails to South China Sea islands in message to Beijing

Indonesia`s President visited the Natuna Islands aboard a warship on Thursday, making a bold move to assert sovereignty over the area in the southern reaches of the South China Sea after Beijing stated its "over-lapping claim" on nearby waters.

Jun 23, 2016, 08:57 AM IST

Indonesia vows to stand firm after skirmishes with Chinese ships

Indonesia is not part of a broader regional dispute over China`s reclamation activities in the South China Sea and Beijing`s claims on swathes of key waterways.

Jun 20, 2016, 15:22 PM IST