Chinese vessel under observation near Harbour Energy’s Tuna block offshore Indonesia

Asset in the North Natuna Sea is in area of South China Sea over which Beijing claims sovereignty

In the fleet: a China Coast Guard vessel in another disputed area of the South China Sea. — In the fleet: a China Coast Guard vessel in another disputed area of the South China Sea.Photo: AP/SCANPIX

Amanda Battersby

Singapore

Indonesia China Harbour Energy Asia & Oceania East Asia

Published 17 January 2023, 22:55Updated 18 January 2023, 13:27