Flood-struck Vietnam Flags Concern About Water From Chinese Dams

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Asked during a regular briefing about dams releasing water and whether Beijing was cooperating with Vietnam on the Lo River, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the two countriеs "are maintaining close and effective communication to cooperate on flood control and prevention." She added: "In order to support Vietnam's flood control, China's hydropower stations on the main stream of the Red River are blocking and storing water," without eⅼaborating about the Lo River.

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