China's foreign ministry on Friday urged the Philippines to immediately stop "infringement and provocation" in the South China Sea or face China's "resolute response."

Tensions surged near Sandy Cay on May 22 as Chinese Coast Guard vessels sideswiped and blasted Philippine research ships with water cannons. China slammed the mission as “illegal,” warning of further action,

Tensions rise as Philippines criticises China's use of water cannons and deployment of a massive vessel in the South China Sea.- Watch Video on English Oneindia