One fictional student in the 40-page comic book describes China as a bully and another says Beijing's "behavior is outrageous."

The Philippines and China agreed to seek common ground and find ways to cooperate despite their disagreements in the South China Sea, their foreign ministries said on Thursday, as heated rows persist over vessels deployed around disputed features.

Philippines unveils comic book countering China's territorial claims in South China Sea with colourful caricatures and clear messaging.

As China continues to escalate its harassment in the West Philippine Sea, retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio urged the Philippine government to crank up its response.