Without a doubt after the visit of Sec Panetta, the Pinos and now the Viets are excited to claim the Spratleys. But they keep saying, We are not trying to encircle China.  Time for CHIna to increase buildup of PLAN surface ships and sub forces. No time to dilly dally . Once Romney takes office he will increase US CHina confrontation to a whole new level. 

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/40951/china-strongly-protests-vietnams-claim-over-islands