US, Indonesian officials hold talks on South China Sea

Acting US Under Secretary of Defence Policy, James Anderson, during a visit to Jakarta (above), Indonesia discussed China's actions in the South China Sea among other security issues, reported the Sputnik news agency.

"The leaders discussed a range of regional issues including the South China Sea, counter-terrorism, cyber threats, and US investment in Indonesia. They also discussed pending defence acquisitions," the Pentagon said in a press release on Thursday.