China & Indonesia warns deploying US Marines in Australia

[Lankan Ranger]

China & Indonesia warns deploying US Marines in Australia

Indonesia echoed Chinese concerns about a US military build-up in northern Australia Thursday, with Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa warning it could create tension and mistrust.

The plan to post up to 2,500 Marines in the Northern Territory from mid-2012 was unveiled Wednesday during a lightning visit to Canberra by US President Barack Obama, who said it was a "commitment to the entire Asia Pacific region."

Natalegawa also expressed concern about the plan, which will see expanded access for US military aircraft as well as the troop boost in northern Australia, an area right on Indonesia's doorstep.

"What I would hate to see is if such developments were to provoke a reaction and counter-reaction precisely to create that vicious circle of tensions and mistrust or distrust," Natalegawa said on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

"That's why it's very important when a decision of this type is taken there is transparency of what the scenario being envisaged is and there is no misunderstanding as a result."

Obama said the notion that the United States was afraid of or trying to edge out China was "mistaken" but stressed during his remarks on the Australian military boost that the Asian powerhouse would have to "play by the rules."

"I've said repeatedly and I'll say again today that we welcome a rising, peaceful China," he said in a joint press conference with Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Wednesday.

The Australian troop boost is seen as a clear statement by Washington that it intends to stand up for its interests in the region.

AFP: Indonesia warns of 'distrust' over US troop deal

 

[china hyperpower]

wait for the indians in 3.......2........1

go!

 

[Lankan Ranger]

Indonesia slams US military buildup on its doorstep

Indonesia has blasted the US over its planned military buildup in the north of Australia, warning that the move could create tension and mistrust in the region.

"What I would hate to see is if such developments were to provoke a reaction and counter-reaction precisely to create that vicious circle of tensions and mistrust or distrust," Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Thursday.

He added, "That's why it's very important when a decision of this type is taken there is transparency of what the scenario being envisaged is and there is no misunderstanding as a result."

Australia will play host to a US Marine taskforce of 2,500 troops by 2016. The first deployment of around 250 American troops will be sent to Darwin in northern Australia in mid-2012.

The plan was introduced on Wednesday during US President Barack Obama's flash visit to Canberra.

According to the plan, the US will seek more operational airspace for its military aircraft in northern Australia, an area exactly on Indonesia's doorstep.

The move drew criticism from China, seen by analysts as the target of the move, with the foreign ministry saying the military buildup may not be quite appropriate or in the interest of the region.

PressTV - Jakarta slams US buildup on its doorstep

 

[ChineseTiger1986]

Glad that most of the ASEAN nations are siding with China this time.

But haters still gonna hate.

 

[Lankan Ranger]

Chinese premier meets Indonesian president

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed that the upcoming ASEAN summits and its partners should not focus on disputed political and security issues.

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono made the remarks during their meeting after Wen's arrival in Bali, a tourist resort in Indonesia, which currently holds the ASEAN rotating presidency, on Thursday.

"In such a complicated and serious international political and economic situation, the upcoming summits should highlight the theme of unity, development and cooperation," said Wen, referring to the 14th summit between China and the ASEAN (10+1) as well as the 14th summit between ASEAN, China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) (10+3) and the sixth East Asia Summit scheduled for Nov. 17-21.

Wen stressed that the meetings should uphold the leading role of ASEAN, strengthen the cohesion and motive power of the mechanisms of 10+3 and 10+1,and avoid all interference so as to make the meetings advance towards a fixed direction and goals.

"It is of great importance for east Asia to realize sustainable economic development, improve people's livelihood and maintain stability," Wen said.

The premier said he hoped new members of the east Asian summit would inject new vitality into the east Asian cooperation. He also called on the summit, a strategic forum led by state leaders, to continue to proceed in the selected direction and cooperation areas, and to play a positive role in promoting regional economic and social development as well as maintaining the momentum of peaceful cooperation.

Wen's remarks were echoed by the Indonesian president, who said east Asia should shoulder the responsibility of promoting regional and world economic growth and become a driving force in the face of the global economic difficulties.

All members of the east Asian summit need to stick to the summit's principles and make joint efforts to maintain the overall situation of peace and cooperation so as to ensure that the summit will advance in the right direction, he said.

The president said ASEAN is not in favor of discussions on specific political and security issues at the summit.

Wen and the president also discussed the China-Indonesia relationship and pledged to make joint efforts for its further development.

Wen said China attached great importance to the infrastructure construction and industrial development of Indonesia's six economic corridors, and will encourage Chinese financial institutes to provide financial supports.

He also called on the two countries to further expand cooperation in areas of oil and natural gas, coal, electric power, new energy and renewable energy.

The two countries should establish a joint committee on maritime cooperation at an early date and strengthen cooperation with their maritime cooperation funds, he said.

The premier pledged that China will make close coordination with Indonesia to jointly promote east Asian cooperation and the China-Indonesia strategic partnership.

Appreciating China's support for the construction of its six economic corridors, Yudhoyono pledged concerted efforts with China to promote cooperation in energy, industry, defense as well as in the maritime area.

The Chinese premier arrived here Thursday to attend a series of meetings for East Asian leaders.

Wen will attend the 14th summit between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), commemorating the 20th anniversary of China-ASEAN dialogue, as well as the 14th summit between ASEAN, China, Japan and South Korea and the sixth East Asia Summit.

Chinese premier meets Indonesian president on ASEAN related summits

 

[LetsGetRowdy]

indonesia isn't stupid to believe all this US propaganda. indonesia is a nation which still has its independence. i hope more asian countries join the asian camp, not the US camp.

the philippines are also starting to react to US hegemony
Anti-U.S. mob attacks Hillary Clinton's convoy armed with eggs, paintballs and rocks in the Philippines | Mail Online

 

[Lankan Ranger]

Commander-in-Chief of Indonesian Armed Forces Admiral Agus Suhartono expected to visit China next month.......

 

[china hyperpower]

china could use this to build better relations with many asian nations.

indonesia is a huge nation to have as a friend of china.

if china can play the cards right, over the long term, china could use this strategic move by the US to the advantage of china.

where are the indian haters?
come out, come out, wherever u are.

 

[Lankan Ranger]

Indonesian Navy to use Chinese missiles

The Indonesian Navy has decided to install C 705 missiles, which will be jointly produced by Indonesia and China, in its fast missile boats, an official says.

“Sastind will provide the technology,” Defense Ministry secretary-general Vice Marshal Eris Haryanto said on Monday as quoted by kompas.com.

Sastind is a China-based defense industry started cooperation with the Directorate General of Defense Capabilities on March 22.

Eris said that the C 705 missiles could reach a range of 110 to 120 kilometers and were for surface targets.

Currently, the Defense Ministry is working on a technology transfer plan, as well as discussing the 2014 target to implement the 1,000 missiles RHan 122 program, which is also related to the technology.

National scene: Indonesian Navy to use Chinese missiles | The Jakarta Post

 

[Kazhugu]

china could use this to build better relations with many asian nations.

indonesia is a huge nation to have as a friend of china.

if china can play the cards right, over the long term, china could use this strategic move by the US to the advantage of china.

where are the indian haters?
come out, come out, wherever u are.

huh this is not out of any love for china....but suspicion about aussies...anyway what bother us...? this was the same country that ethnic cleansed han chinese some time before...

 

[QDNDVN]

china could use this to build better relations with many asian nations.

indonesia is a huge nation to have as a friend of china.

if china can play the cards right, over the long term, china could use this strategic move by the US to the advantage of china.

where are the indian haters?
come out, come out, wherever u are.

Uh huh .. Yep and congrats with a "new friend". [It's too early to says]

 

[Lankan Ranger]

Interesting Development……

 

[hoangsa]

Japanese from North East.
Indian from South West.
Now...Yankees from South East.

Myanma is no more close as before.
Kampuchea and Laos are closer but not stable.
Rusian is not friend long time ago
Vietnam is friend but watch out everyday ( or be robbed no merci)

Wrong way are you on.

 

[Bharthi]

where are the indian haters?
come out, come out, wherever u are.

The chinese and pakistanis are the Indian haters.Are you calling them?

 

[QDNDVN]

indians are hated all over the world.

aussies hate indians.

indians are by nature arrogant, rude and nasty people.
indians are easy to hate.

Stop it will ya? You think Chinese are better than some one else on this Earth? Think again!