The Philippines has launched a comic book to counter what the country says is China's disinformation campaign to push its expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea.

MANILA - The Philippines launched a comic book on Jan 24 in its fight against what it called distorted narratives about maritime rights in the disputed South China Sea, a move which drew criticism from China.

Taipei Bureau The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has vowed to continue its efforts to challenge China’s increasing presence in the South China Sea, asserting its determination to prevent Beijing from normalising illegal maritime patrols.