Video: China’s Aggression Backfires in Philippine Waters

A Chinese Coast Guard vessel collided with a Chinese Navy destroyer in the South China Sea near Scarborough Shoal while trying to block a Philippine resupply mission. The mishap damaged the Coast Guard ship and exposed lapses in China’s maritime coordination. Despite the provocation, the Philippine side stayed composed and offered help. The incident turned Beijing’s show of strength into a public embarrassment, raising doubts about its operational discipline.