Huaren
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Don't hold your breath. Indonesia is no ones ally not to Australia, India, Japan or the US, but we are willing to be a friendly regional partner. No more than that unfortunately.
Thats the best way for any independent nation under ideal situation, however in time of need closer cooperation might be necessary, if things stay at the current level strategic and political position of indonesia would be more than sufficient, but as for the pivot to Asia Australia is likely the most important wing in the southeastern region, expanding influece effectivelly could be expected including closer millitary coordination which is currently running, if I remember right indonesian leadership did once propose that China take part in such coordination with US and australia to prevent tension and mistrust, unfortunately that was not meant to be ofc. If there is a tipping point which is quite likely in the near future like most nations in the region Indonesia might have to choose a side (ofc not acting would a choice in itself, but likely a bad one), admittedly right now most in China would expect Indonesia to side with US team, but I hope for the different choice (or at least stay neutral) when the time comes.
I believe there is indeed a faint sense of rising nervousness in China as the representatives of current world order might not tolerate the growth of China much longer, as all the predecessors before they are too greedy to cede power to any newcomers, and if China successfully restructure our economy there wouldnt be a second chance to stop us without paying even higher price than now. (which as limited conflicts under careful calculation and supports of various regional allies might still be bearable for the current world leader) As China is feeling the tightening there is no choice but to make preparation as best as possible, eventhough unlike most past emerging powers in China there is no need for external conquest, reaffirmination of justified disputes in strategic location would be critical for the potential conflicts. That is why China isnt sitting down with disputes which could normally be accepted by china to dragging on for generations more, instead with active reinforcement by non violent means. (Also worth mention is how China have already solved all disputes with Russia and central Asians which are less strategically important that other disputes)
In the end China is only preparing for the worst, if nothing happens we win by economic growth and development and if something happens we would be ready to protect our interest by any means possible. On the sidenote the most ideal approach would ofc be solving all the distrust of our neighbours and becoming friends/allies, however its is impossible to solve this knot is the short term (not for us or the most others in the region, thanks to the messed up history) And our foes might not wait for much longer. For now China must be prepared for the worst to protect ourselves against everybody(established order) like some new upstart (in our case its to gain our past position once again).
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