(UPDATE) CHINA'S foreign ministry has warned the Philippines to stop using the South China Sea (SCS) issue as an excuse to trigger disputes.

In a statement on Thursday, foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin also said the Philippines should not mislead the international community and not rely on external forces to undermine peace and stability in the region.

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