Anand Mathai

Mar 20, 2024 | scmp.com | Resty Yuniar |Anand Mathai

Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto congratulated by China’s Xi, US’ Blinken over victory amid election challengesWorld leaders from China to Malaysia and the United States have congratulated Prabowo Subianto after Indonesia’s election commission announced he had won the presidential poll, with Chinese President Xi Jinping hailing the two countries’ friendly ties and seeking the “construction of a community with a shared future”.

Feb 15, 2024 | scmp.com | Amy Sood |Resty Yuniar |Anand Mathai

Indonesia-China ties: will president-elect Prabowo confront Beijing or maintain Widodo’s economic deals? Following Indonesia Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto’s projected victory in Wednesday’s presidential election, based on unofficial quick-count results, many are concerned about how the former general will steer the country’s foreign policy, particularly when it comes to China.

Feb 14, 2024 | scmp.com | Anand Mathai |Amy Sood

Indonesia 2024 election: is Prabowo Subianto a ‘wild card’ with a nationalistic agenda? With Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto set to be the country’s next president, questions remain on whether he will continue with incumbent Joko Widodo’s policies or take the nation in a new direction.

Feb 12, 2024 | scmp.com | Anand Mathai

Indonesia elections 2024: who are the 3 candidates vying to lead the world’s 3rd largest democracy? On Wednesday, Indonesians from across the archipelago nation will head to the polls for a general election that will see ballots cast for officials at all levels of government. But all eyes are on the three candidates running to become the country’s next president, following outgoing leader Joko Widodo’s 10 years of highly popular leadership.

Dec 29, 2023 | scmp.com | Anand Mathai

On Monday, Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily said that the Philippines was continually provoking China with “ extremely dangerous” behaviour that threatened regional stability. Philippine military spokesman Medel Aguilar shot back the next day, accusing China of performing dangerous manoeuvres. “They are the ones committing all the violations,” Aguilar said on state-run broadcaster PTV.