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1. Indonesia announces that it is planning to take China to court over the Natuna Islands. [https:--www.forbes.com-sites-timdaiss-2015-11-12-indonesia-ups-the-ante-in-disputed-south-china-sea-oil-and-gas-lurks-in-the-background- ("Forbes")]Territorial disputes in the South China Sea
   2024-04-25 00:42:13 (First version)
2. Indonesia announces that it is planning to take China to court over the Natuna Islands.
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