Japan’s Natuna port proposal highlights Indonesia’s balancing act on China
Japan has proposed port upgrades in Indonesia's Natuna Islands as part of its effort to strengthen security in the South China Sea while avoiding an overt military presence. This move is viewed as part of Japan's broader security cooperation with Indonesia, though analysts caution that Indonesia is maintaining a neutral stance toward China.
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