Understanding “Combat Readiness Patrols”: A Masterclass in Strategic Judo
China’s maritime deployment near Scarborough Shoal, locally known as Panatag Shoal or Huangyan Dao, demonstrates a calculated escalation in regional control following recent territorial disputes and legislative actions by the Philippines. According to official statements and regional monitoring reports, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and China Coast Guard have tightened operational postures around the disputed … Read more