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The Chinese military announced the completion of exercises with the Indonesian Navy in waters east of Taiwan, sparking strong dissatisfaction and condemnation from Taiwan. Indonesian and Taiwanese officials subsequently clarified that this was a routine maritime encounter.

Chinese Navy vessels and Indonesian Navy vessels conducted passage drills in the waters east of Taiwan. Indonesia subsequently stated that the activity was a courtesy drill carried out en route back home and was unrelated to war or war preparedness.