Analysis of Threats to Indonesia's Maritime Sovereignty Due to the Expansion of Chinese Vessels in the South China Sea
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Abstract: China's dominance in the South China Sea has become a global concern due to its implications for the maritime sovereignty of neighboring countries, including Indonesia. This research investigates the specific threats to Indonesia's maritime sovereignty arising from the expansion of Chinese vessels in the South China Sea. Using a qualitative approach and document analysis, data were collected from various primary and secondary sources to comprehend the dynamics of China's vessel expansion and its implications for Indonesia. The analysis is conducted through three main stages: first, a review of the expansion of Chinese vessels in the South China Sea, including the number of vessels, claimed areas, and expansion objectives; second, identification of specific implications for Indonesia's maritime sovereignty, including violations of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and impacts on natural resource interests; and third, evaluation of the Indonesian government's response to this threat. The main findings reveal that the expansion of Chinese vessels poses a significant threat to Indonesia's maritime sovereignty, with Chinese vessels penetrating Indonesian territorial waters and violating the EEZ. The Indonesian government has responded with various policies and measures to protect maritime sovereignty, though challenges remain. This analysis provides in-depth insights into the complexity of threats to Indonesia's maritime sovereignty due to the expansion of Chinese vessels in the South China Sea and offers relevant policy implications for maintaining Indonesia's maritime security in the future.
Keywords: Maritime Sovereignty, South China Sea, Expansion of Chinese Ships, Security Threats, Maritime PolicyKeywords
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.52155/ijpsat.v45.2.6339
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