https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-indonesia-agree-to-boost-military-ties-work-closer-on-minerals-energy-and-techContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-indonesia-agree-to-boost-military-ties-work-closer-on-minerals-energy-and-techhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-indonesia-agree-to-boost-military-ties-work-closer-on-minerals-energy-and-tech#u47433Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:17:42 +0000China and Indonesia have agreed to strengthen defense cooperation and deepen ties across energy, minerals, and technology. The agreement followed the Second Ministerial Meeting of the China-Indonesia Joint Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue in Jakarta. High-level talks focused on increasing energy security and defense collaboration, with Indonesia specifically seeking to expand joint military exercises with China. This alignment signals a push for closer strategic coordination between the two nations on both security and industrial fronts.Why it mattersIndonesia is a key Southeast Asian