US, China Join Indonesia-Led Naval Drills Amid Geopolitical Tensions

US, China Join Indonesia-Led Naval Drills Amid Geopolitical Tensions
An Indonesian navy ship arrives at a naval base in Banyuwangi on April 22, 2021. AFP via Getty Images
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The United States and China are participating in a multilateral naval exercise hosted by Indonesia, which commenced on Monday amid strained relations between the two major powers over Taiwan.

The Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo is taking place in the Makassar Strait, Indonesia, and will last until Thursday. The United States and China were among the 36 participating countries, which also included Russia, India, and Japan.