March 23, 2016

"Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has on Monday unusually lodged a strong protest with China over a fishery dispute between the two sides. The incident began on Saturday last week when a Chinese fishing boat was harassed by Indonesian armed ships. A Chinese coast guard vessel later left for the site, and has prevented Indonesia from detaining the boat. Retno has summoned the Chinese side, while noting that the Chinese coast guard has violated Indonesia's sovereignty and jurisdiction over its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and sea territory.

Jakarta claimed that the incident happened near the Natuna Islands. But the Chinese foreign ministry indicated that it happened in traditional Chinese fishing grounds, and the Chinese fishing vessel had not entered Indonesian waters. The captain and eight crew members were detained before the Chinese coast guard vessel arrived. China has urged Indonesia to immediately release them and ensure their personal safety."

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