How China is weaponizing its fishing fleet

The video discusses China's use of a maritime militia to assert control over the South China Sea. These so-called fishing boats are equipped with military-grade weapons and are used to protect Chinese fishing fleets and assert territorial claims. The boats are faster and more heavily armed than typical fishing vessels, posing a significant threat. A recent incident at Woodson Reef, within the Philippines' territorial waters, exemplifies this aggressive strategy.

What role do the weaponized fishing boats play in China's military strategy?

How do analysts describe the size and capabilities of these fishing boats compared to normal fishing boats?

What is the significance of Woodson Reef in the context of the fishing boats?

In what way do these boats contribute to China's ability to assert its claims in disputed waters?

What actions did more than 200 Chinese fishing boats take last month around Woodson Reef?