Indonesia seeks expanded joint military exercises with China

DefenseJakarta seeks to balance defense ties between Beijing and WashingtonIndonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, left, and his Chinese counterpart, Adm. Dong Jun, inspect an honor guard in Jakarta on Aug. 21. © ReutersISMI DAMAYANTIAugust 21, 2026 14:12 JSTJAKARTA -- Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin called for broader and more intensive joint military exercises with China during a bilateral meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Adm. Dong Jun, in Jakarta on Friday.