Raymond Westerling – a war criminal and the key figure in the attempt of the coup in 1950 and bloody massacres in Sumatra and Sulawesi. In 1950 he attempted to carry out a coup and usurp the power in Indonesia. Until now the violent actions of Westerling are being studied by Indonesian and Dutch scholars. The article is based not only on the current researches but also on the memoirs of Westerling himself.

In the 21st century China is intensively penetrating the region. Beijing promotes its geopolitical agenda in the region through various methods – military, political, and economic methods. In the region, in addition to large states such as Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines, there are also small states like Singapore, Brunei, and East Timor. They are also greatly influenced by China, but they cannot resist China to the same extent as their larger neighbors do. Therefore, these countries are trying to seek mutual benefit in cooperation with China. If Singapore successfully builds its mutual cooperation with Beijing, while East Timor has long been a puppet of PRC. This article aims to analyze Brunei-China relations and answer the question: "Is Brunei a partner for the Celestial Empire or a new conductor of China's interests in the region."