One of the outcomes of President Prabowo Subianto’s visit to the People’s Republic of China was the signing of several agreements. According to the Joint Statement between President Prabowo Subianto and President Xi Jinping on November 9, 2024, one of these agreements pertains to maritime cooperation. Point 9 of the Joint Statement states that both countries have reached a “common understanding on joint development in areas of overlapping claims.”
This statement has sparked diverse reactions. The Indonesian academic community, in particular, has raised questions and even expressed opposition to the agreement. In this article, I aim to clarify the issue through a geospatial and legal lens, specifically within the framework of international law of the sea. Please refer to the following articles:
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