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![Philippine Coast Guard and national security officials launch comic books](http://images04.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2025-01/ApNewsroom_Philippines_China_Comic_Book_60168.jpg?itok=lMUtZdfI "Philippine Coast Guard and national security officials launch comic books, titled "the Stories of Teacher Jun," that discuss the complex South China Sea territorial disputes in simple terms, highlights the Philippine position and criticizes China's aggressive actions, in Manila, Philippines, Friday Jan. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jim Gomez)")
