# China-Indonesia Naval Drills Anger Taiwan

China and Indonesia held joint naval exercises in waters that Taiwan views with concern. Taiwan's government responded angrily, calling the drills a provocation. The exercises highlight rising regional military activity and tensions over Taiwan's status.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/13/china-and-indonesias-joint-naval-drills-anger-taiwan?traffic_source=rss) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:44:27 +0000