Abstract
This study aims to analyze the process of resolving the Natuna sea dispute between Indonesia and China to obtain their respective sovereignty. The Natuna Sea is one of the outermost waters in Indonesia, which is unilaterally claimed by China with a nine-dash line claim or the South China Sea. This claim overlaps with Indonesia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Natuna Sea. As a result of this claim, many Chinese fishers are free to go in and out of catching fish in Natuna Waters with illegal fishing status. The method used in this research was qualitative and descriptive research. The data collection technique was based on a literature study and was strengthened by interviewees. The study results show that this dispute resolution process is carried out through two approaches, namely the international law approach and the diplomatic approach. Because through these two approach strategies, this dispute resolution can be achieved very comprehensively. The legal approach was taken by submitting a Diplomatic Protest Note to China, while the diplomatic approach was taken by Indonesia and other ASEAN countries within the ASEAN WAY framework.
Highlights
Indonesia-China relations in the Natuna Sea dispute are part of the large South China Sea Dispute, which originated from China's claim that the Natuna Sea is part of their territory and the nine-dash line claim by China
The purpose of this paper is to examine the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and China in developing efforts to resolve the Natuna sea dispute by going through the various stages
Indonesia and other ASEAN countries involved in China's unilateral claims use the Declaration of Conduct as a diplomatic tool
Summary
Indonesia-China relations in the Natuna Sea dispute are part of the large South China Sea Dispute, which originated from China's claim that the Natuna Sea is part of their territory and the nine-dash line claim by China. With a nine-dash claim and efforts to control 90 percent of the South China Sea, China eventually caused a dispute in the Natuna Sea. With a nine-dash claim and efforts to control 90 percent of the South China Sea, China eventually caused a dispute in the Natuna Sea This Nine-Dash Line claim impacts the loss of Indonesian waters by covering an area of approximately 83,000 square km, or 30 percent of Indonesia's sea area in Natuna. Efforts to resolve this dispute with the main objective of maintaining the sovereignty of each country. International disputes can happen when one party violates the other party's rights to protect its interests, violates international law or treaties, there is a misunderstanding between the two parties, or, briefly, the dispute is about a territorial issue
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