JAKARTA/BEIJING - Indonesia’s decision to move the inaugural Asean-only maritime drills it is hosting away from waters disputed by China may be seen as making a concession to Beijing.
But observers said it would be a mistake to view this development as evidence that Indonesia is aligning itself with China.
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