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As Vietnam Joins Opposition to Chinese Activity near Reef in Disputed Sea,
China Expected to Withdraw

Ralph Jennings

   TAIPEI - Vietnam has joined the Philippines in vocally opposing a
   Chinese fishing fleet's long stay at an unoccupied reef in a disputed
   Asian sea, and analysts say China is expected to back away and avoid a
   biggerdispute-- but only for now.

   A Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokeswoman in Hanoi said March 25 the