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 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

Philippine officials have condemned the Chinese coast guard, which it said used a powerful water cannon to target one of two Philippine fishing boats conducting marine research in the disputed South C