Indonesian Foreign Minister China Coast Guard Concerned about Draft Law on "Weapons Available" November 11, 5:19
Regarding the fact that China can use weapons in the draft law that stipulates the mission of the China Coast Guard to monitor the surrounding waters, Indonesia's foreign minister said, "Do not affect the peace and stability of the South China Sea region. I hope, "he said, expressing concern.
According to the draft of the "Sea Police Law" released by the Chinese legislative body, the National People's Congress on the 4th of this month, the China Coast Guard will act illegally in the waters under its jurisdiction and will not obey stop orders. Is able to use weapons.
In addition, there is a statement that "we will take necessary measures to protect the safety of artificial islands and facilities," and it seems that we are keeping in mind the islands that are becoming military bases in the South China Sea.
Indonesia's Foreign Minister Lutono said at a regular press conference on the 10th, "Indonesia respects the right of each country to enact domestic law, but hopes that it will not affect the peace and stability of the South China Sea region." He said he would continue to keep in touch with China on this issue.
In the waters of the southern South China Sea, Indonesia has set up an exclusive economic zone off the coast of its territory, the Natuna Islands, while China claims interests in almost the entire South China Sea, and conflict continues between the two countries. I will.