State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki said that the United States is seeking more information on the recent altercations between China and Vietnam in the disputed South China Sea waters, but is not considering any policy implications.
When a reporter responded, "OK, but it's not like some kind of an investigation that could have policy implications?" Psaki stated "No, I wasn't inferring that."
Vietnam recently accused China of intentionally ramming and sinking one of their fishing boats in the disputed territory, and also claims China is fortifying their oil rig with a missile boat and a minesweeper.