WASHINGTON, April 6 (Reuters) - The United States on Monday
said it was "seriously concerned" about China's reported sinking
of a Vietnamese fishing vessel in the disputed South China Sea,
urging Beijing to instead focus on global efforts to fight the
coronavirus pandemic.
Vietnam over the weekend said it had lodged an official
protest with China following the boat's sinking with eight
fishermen on board, all of whom were all picked up alive by the
Chinese vessel, according to a Vietnamese fishing group.