Indonesia said on Monday it does not recognise China's claims over the South China Sea despite signing a joint maritime development deal with Beijing, as some analysts warned the agreement risked compromising the country's sovereign rights.

Indonesia denied that it had effectively recognized China’s disputed claims in the South China Sea after a joint statement with Beijing over developing contested areas came under fierce criticism.

Indonesia reiterates its non-recognition of China's South China Sea claims, despite signing a joint maritime agreement. Concerns arise that this deal could compromise Indonesia's sovereign rights, but the country insists on maintaining its jurisdiction and sovereignty in the North Natuna Sea.