China/Indonesia/South China Sea: Chinese, Indonesian Fishery Dispute Rekindles Competing Seas Claims

Mar 24, 2016 | Ade Irma, Voice of America
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Tension is mounting between China and neighboring Indonesia after a recent fishery dispute brought to light their competing claims over the 200-nautical miles exclusive economic zone (EEZ) surrounding the Natuna Islands, which sit northwest of the island of Borneo in the disputed South China Sea. Analysts say China, while standing firm on its maritime claims, will refrain from irritating Indonesia, which has threatened to bring Beijing to the international arbitration court for a clarification over the Natuna situation.