Rappler's latest stories on Natunas islands
Indonesia detains 'illegal' Vietnamese fishing boats
Maritime officials say they intercepted 5 fishing boats and apprehended its 68 crew near Indonesia's Natuna islands, which border the South China Sea, most of which is claimed by Beijing
4 Indonesian soldiers killed in South China Sea training
The island where the accident took place was part of the small Natuna archipelago where there have been repeated clashes between Chinese and Indonesian vessels
Indonesia's Jokowi: ASEAN must have common stand on South China Sea
Indonesia s strategy towards China has been one of the toughest in the region blowing up Chinese fishing boats and deploying navy ships and fighter jets in contested waters in the South China Sea
Australia plays downs chance of sea patrols with Indonesia
PM Turnbull: We are not going to undertake any actions which would increase tensions in the South China Sea
Preparing for China: Indonesia holds military drill at South China Sea islands
Chinese fishing and coastguard vessels have been embroiled in repeated confrontations with Indonesian patrol boats and navy ships in waters around the Natunas this year sharply raising tensions between Jakarta and Beijing
Indonesia vows to defend 'every inch' of territory
In a state of the nation address he also says Indonesia is actively involved in seeking a peaceful solution to the broader regional dispute about ownership of islands in the South China Sea
Malaysian plane intercepted by Indonesian fighter jets – official
A Malaysian official says the C 130 plane was flying a regular route and had continued its journey to Sabah despite the interception
Jokowi visits islands near disputed water to assert sovereignty
The Indonesia president will visit remote islands close to waters where Chinese and Indonesian vessels have repeatedly clashed
Indonesia opens fire on Chinese boat, defends decision
The shooting was definitely according to procedure
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Indonesia, America and China's 9-dash line
Sitting here in the Defense Ministry of Indonesia the region s biggest potential counterweight to China s aggressive actions it s difficult to see any easy solutions
