Indonesia, Japan boost security ties amid China's rise, Trump's return

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, left, meets with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the presidential palace in Bogor, south of Jakarta, on Jan. 11. © Kyodo

NANA SHIBATA, Nikkei staff writer

JAKARTA -- Indonesia and Japan have agreed to work more closely on security matters as concerns grow over China's maritime expansion and the incoming U.S. administration's commitment to the region.

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