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South China Morning Post

China is using 2+2 talks with South Korea and Indonesia to 'get its plans back on track'

South China Morning Post
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China 's recent engagement with its neighbours could point to a "more comprehensive" diplomatic strategy as countries in the region draw closer to the Quad powers.

The latest example was the first "2+2" dialogue between China and Indonesia last week .

China 's foreign ministry said the talks in Jakarta reflected the "high-level and strategic nature" of the two countries' relations.

Indonesia is not a claimant in the South China Sea but its exclusive economic zone in the North Natuna Sea falls within China 's so-called nine -dash line, on which Beijing bases its claim to around 90 per cent of the disputed waters.

The development came as smaller Asian neighbours have pushed back by upgrading their strategic engagement with Quad powers.