RAILWAY DIPLOMACY A JAPAN-CHINA'S RACE TO DOMINATE HIGH-SPEED TRACKS IN INDONESIA (2015-2020)

Abstract

This thesis explains about Fast Train Diplomacy in Indonesia, where there is diplomatic competition between Japan and China regarding the construction of the Fast Train Project in Indonesia. This thesis states that the diplomatic competition between China and Japan in Indonesia is also based on the Indonesian diplomacy process. This thesis uses qualitative research methods in answering research questions. The main findings of this thesis are the form of diplomacy and the responsibility of the Indonesian government in fulfilling the interests of the country in which this form of diplomacy can benefit both parties.