Indonesia said on Monday it does not recognise China's claims over the South China Sea, despite signing a maritime development deal with Beijing, as some analysts warned the pact risked compromising its sovereign rights.

Indonesia reiterates its non-recognition of China's South China Sea claims, despite signing a joint maritime agreement. Concerns arise that this deal could compromise Indonesia's sovereign rights, but the country insists on maintaining its jurisdiction and sovereignty in the North Natuna Sea.

The deals included a controversial agreement on economic activities in areas around the Natuna Islands in the South China Sea.

BEIJING (Reuters) -China and Indonesia signed deals worth $10 billion at the Indonesia-China Business Forum in Beijing on Sunday, spanning sectors including food, new energy, technology, and biotechnology,