China-Indonesia Maritime Cooperation from the Perspective of Constructivism
Keywords:
China, Indonesia, Maritime Cooperation, non-traditional securityAbstract
China and Indonesia, as two pivotal nations in Asia, have established a
cooperative and mutually beneficial social relationship through their longterm interactions. This relationship transcends the extensive maritime
domains and abundant marine resources of both countries, being deeply
influenced by their shared norms and collective identities. For instance,
China’s 21st Century Maritime Silk Road initiative and Indonesia’s Global
Maritime Fulcrum strategy not only exemplify this social relationship
but also mirror the mutual understanding and aspirations of both nations
regarding maritime cooperation. Specifically, notable advancements
have been achieved in areas such as trade, investment, infrastructure
development, fisheries, energy, and marine tourism. Concrete examples of
these positive outcomes include the collaborative Jakarta-Bandung HighSpeed Rail project and the development of the “Twin Parks” fisheries
center between China and Indonesia. However, despite the positive strides
in economic cooperation, progress in maritime security collaboration has
been comparatively slow. Challenges such as the South China Sea disputes,
illegal fishing, Indonesia’s policy of balancing major powers, and the rise of
domestic nationalism present potential hurdles to cooperation. To further
deepen their partnership, both countries need to continually adjust and
reshape their norms and identities through interaction, enhance political
trust, and strengthen cultural exchanges. Moreover, actively exploring
possibilities in non-traditional security cooperation, such as joint efforts in marine environmental protection and combating maritime crime, could
pave new pathways for the development of their bilateral relations.
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