Chinese state media has released footage of a joint naval exercise conducted with Indonesian forces in waters located to the east of Taiwan. The display of military cooperation has sparked an angry reaction from Taipei, which views the maneuvers as a provocation in a region already marked by heightened tensions.
The footage, aired by state outlets, shows vessels from both nations operating in formation in the area. While Beijing and Jakarta have framed the drills as routine cooperation, Taiwan’s government has denounced the exercises, arguing they undermine regional stability. The exact number of ships and the duration of the drills have not been disclosed in the initial reports.