# Indonesia’s neutrality tested by naval drill with China

https://mins.news/en/item/24214

- DW, 2026-08-17 13:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/indonesia-neutrality-tested-by-joint-naval-drill-with-china/a-78400288?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> An Indonesian frigate briefly joined a Chinese naval exercise off Taiwan on August 12. Jakarta described it as a low-level “passing exercise” during the vessel’s transit home, not combat training, but Taiwan sought an explanation and the episode has raised questions about Indonesia’s non-aligned foreign policy.

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