China's Response To Indonesia's Policies In The North Natuna Sea

Authors

  • Aldi Wahyudi Bolkiah Ilmu Politik, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial Ilmu Politik, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta
  • Asep Setiawan Ilmu Politik, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial Ilmu Politik, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta
  • Usni Usni Ilmu Politik, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial Ilmu Politik, Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30656/jika.v3i2.7084

Keywords:

North Natuna Sea, UNCLOS, ZEE

Abstract

Problems: The North Natuna Sea has emerged as a point of contention between China and Indonesia. This research delves into the ambiguity and potential conflict within China's response to Indonesia's actions in the region.

Purpose: This research aims to examine China's response to Indonesia's North Natuna Sea policies. And also Investigate Indonesia's policy regarding North Natuna Sea map issuance.

Methodology: Qualitative research methods are employed, primarily involving an extensive review of existing literature. The analysis relies on a descriptive approach, drawing from foreign policy theory and geopolitical theory.

Results/Findings: Indonesia's bold move in 2017, Indonesia officially inaugurated the North Natuna Sea Map. Objectives were clear, demarcate territorial boundaries, maximize resource utilization, and advance maritime ambitions. There is China's Ambiguous Response that took three forms. Coercive Response, China asserted dominance via the controversial Nine Dash Line and military force deployment within Indonesia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the North Natuna Sea. Persuasive Response, Diplomatically, China argued for South China Sea sovereignty, including the Nansha Islands and their waters. President Xi Jinping advocated mutual respect among neighboring countries. Dialogic Response, China engaged in diplomatic dialogues through forums like ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) and ASEAN-China Political Consultative Mechanism (PCM) to reduce regional tensions, seeking mutual agreements.Bottom of Form

Paper Type: Geopolitical Issue

 Keywords: North Natuna Sea, UNLCOS, ZEE

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2024-03-04

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