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Indonesia clashes with China

22nd March 2016 - 07:30 GMT | by Gordon Arthur in Hong Kong

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A spat has arisen between Indonesia and China over an incident at sea involving a Chinese fishing boat and maritime security vessels in the South China Sea.

On 19 March Indonesian maritime security vessels pursued and caught a Chinese-registered fishing boat operating illegally. Indonesia’s Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti said this occurred just 4.3km from the country’s Natuna Islands within its EEZ.

After arresting eight fishermen aboard Kway Fey 10078, Indonesian officials began towing away the fishing boat. However, a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel intervened, ramming the fishing boat to bring about its release. In the face of such

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Gordon Arthur was the Asia Pacific editor for Shephard Media. Born in Scotland and educated …

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