Linois attacked the undefended British China Fleet, consisting of 16 valuable East Indiamen and 14 other vessels, but failed to press his military superiority and withdrew without capturing a single ship.
Linois menyerang Armada Cina Britania yang tidak dilindungi dan terdiri dari 16 kapal East Indiaman dan 14 kapal lain, namun ia gagal membuktikan superioritas militernya dan mundur tanpa menaklukkan satu kapalpun.