Indonesia says Chinese vessel twice driven away after disrupting energy survey

In this undated photo released Oct. 24, 2024 by the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency, a sailor monitors the movement of a a Chinese coast guard vessel in the water of North Natuna Sea in the disputed area of the South China Sea.

A Chinese coast guard vessel was driven out of Indonesia's waters for a second time this week after it initially disrupted a survey by state energy firm Pertamina in the South China Sea, Indonesia's maritime security agency said on Thursday.