Japan's new security strategy takes the complex situation in the region into account. Legitimate and understandable from Japan's point of view, it represents an escalation of tensions between the US-led countries of the Western community of values and China. For Europe, the result is a role as mediator between the irreconcilable parties.
Von Experts Table.Briefings
China ist Indonesiens wichtigster Geschäftspartner. Zugleich wehrt sich Jakarta gegen aggressives Auftreten Pekings in umstrittenen Gewässern. Das aufstrebende Land mit seinem vielen Rohstoffen wird auch für China bedeutsamer. Es ist eine komplizierte Beziehung.
Von Christiane Kuehl
China is Indonesia's most important business partner. At the same time, Jakarta is defending itself against Beijing's aggressive actions in disputed waters. With its many raw materials, the emerging country becomes more important for China. It is a complicated relationship.
Von Christiane Kuehl
