The Philippines has protested China’s imposition of a unilateral four-month-long fishing ban in the South China Sea. The Philippines foreign ministry called on Beijing to “cease and desist” from “illegal actions” that violate Manila’s sovereignty and sovereign rights. China imposes an annual fishing ban on South China Sea waters and the Philippines routinely opposes it. The ministry also said the annual imposition of a fishing ban,which is expected to last until September, raises tensions in the South China Sea. Last week, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said China’s rules about how its Coast Guard can operate in South China were a “provocation.” Watch the video to find out more.