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Indonesia boosts patrols after Chinese boat 'trespasses' in its waters

Published 01/03/2020, 08:27 PM
Updated 01/03/2020, 08:32 PM
Indonesia boosts patrols after Chinese boat 'trespasses' in its waters

JAKARTA, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Indonesia has increased patrols
around islands near the disputed South China Sea after a Chinese
coast guard vessel "trespassed" into Indonesia's exclusive
economic zone, authorities said on Friday.
The Chinese vessel entered waters off the coast of the
northern Natuna islands in mid-December, leading Indonesian
foreign ministry to issue a “strong protest” and summon the
Chinese ambassador in Jakarta. Speaking in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry
spokesman Geng Shuang had said China had sovereignty over the
Spratly islands and their waters and that both China and
Indonesia have "normal" fishing activities there.
He did not mention the Natuna islands, which lie to the
southwest.
China claims most of the energy-rich South China Sea.
Neighbours Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam
also have claims.
Nursyawal Embut, director of sea operations of Indonesia's
Maritime Security Agency, told Reuters that the agency had
deployed more ships to the Natuna Sea.
"We're intensifying patrols in the sea to anticipate
territorial violations, and also illegal fishing at North
Natuna. We're trying to prevent foreign ships from violating our
territory," he said.
Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi also told reporters that the
government had agreed to increase patrols in the waters and
reiterated Indonesia's accusations against China.
Indonesia on Wednesday called on Beijing to explain the
“legal basis and clear borders” regarding its claims to the
exclusive economic zone.
Chinese embassy in Jakarta did not immediately respond to a
Reuters request for comment.
Indonesia has repeatedly clashed with China over fishing
rights around the Natuna Islands, detaining Chinese fishermen
and expanding its military presence.

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