A Chinese Coast Guard vessel has intervened in a Natuna Sea dispute. Photo: Stop Illegal Fishing
Sydney Morning Herald: South China Sea: Indonesia, Chinese ships in 'stand-off' over Natuna fishing row
Jakarta/Beijing: Indonesia will summon China's ambassador over a stand-off last week regarding a Chinese fishing vessel caught in the Natuna Sea, a government minister has said.
Indonesia was attempting to detain the Chinese vessel for fishing illegally in waters near the contested South China Sea when a Chinese Coast Guard vessel intervened, Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti said in Jakarta on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Beijing accused Indonesian authorities of attacking the ship in traditional Chinese fishing grounds.
The diplomatic row comes amid heightened tensions in the South China Sea over China's land reclamation and its claims on vast swathes of an important shipping corridor. Several south-east Asian countries have made claims in the area.
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More News On Today's Clash Between Indonesian And Chinese Coast Guards
Indonesia Protests China's Rescue of Illegal Fishing Vessel -- VOA/AP
Indonesia summons Chinese ambassador after stand-off over fishing boat -- IBTimes
Indonesia to Step Up Maritime Security After Run-In With Chinese Coast Guard -- WSJ
Indonesia accuses China of violating its territorial waters -- Business Standard
Indonesia says it feels peace efforts on South China Sea 'sabotaged' -- Reuters
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