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China and Indonesia Plan First Joint Naval Drill East of Taiwan

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Waters east of Taiwan, 12 August 2026 – China and Indonesia are preparing their first joint naval exercise in waters east of Taiwan, introducing a new operational dimension to a defence relationship that has expanded alongside broader economic ties.

The mid-August training will involve the Chinese navy’s Type 054A frigate Honghe and Indonesia’s KRI I Gusti Ngurah Rai frigate. Announced activities include naval communications and replenishment at sea, two capabilities that test whether ships can coordinate procedures and sustain operations away from port.

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