Taiwan condemns planned Chinese-Indonesian navy drill off its east coast

In mid-August 2026, Taiwan's government condemned a planned joint naval exercise between China and Indonesia off the island's eastern coast, calling it "dangerous." The drill, which would take place in waters near Taiwan, drew sharp criticism from Taipei, which said the move threatened regional stability.

Indonesia responded by saying the exercise was routine and not aimed at any party. Meanwhile, Chinese state media framed Taiwan's reaction as exposing what it called the island's "secessionist nature" and reliance on external forces. The dispute comes amid ongoing tensions between China and Taiwan over sovereignty.