10 Chinese Ships vs 1 Philippine Vessel How Beijing Turns Aggression Into “Routine Patrols” 10 Chinese Ships vs 1 Philippine Vessel. On paper, Beijing calls it a “routine patrol.” On the water, it looks very different. The overwhelming numerical imbalance is not accidental; it is designed. By surrounding a lone Philippine ship with coast guard … Continue reading 10 Chinese Ships vs 1 Philippine Vessel How Beijing Turns Aggression Into “Routine Patrols”