Flood-struck Vietnam Flags Concern About Water From Chinese Dams
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"China sent Vietnam a written notice beforehand so we can make preparation," Hiep told a government news portal. "The discharge volume is also small. It will have an impact but not much on the downstream of Vietnam." (Reporting by Hanoi and Beijing newsrooms; Editing by Mɑrtin Petty)