1.   Regarded by analysts as a political and diplomatic triumph for China, the visit secured a formal undertaking by India to check the activities of its Tibetan refugees.

2.   Analysts have regarded the report by the GAO, the research arm of Congress, as representing the U.S. view of the pact.

3.   Analysts regard BellSouth, which has a comfortable franchise in nine Southeastern states, as an attractive merger candidate.

4.   Analysts regarded the numbers as the most definitive in a series of reports showing a sharp deceleration of the economy.

5.   Analysts regard Bank of Boston as one of the most experienced players in the region, one that has gone through these cycles before.

6.   Analysts regard both companies as efficiently run.

7.   Analysts regard Burenga as a tough, skilled manager.

8.   Analysts regard GTE as another natural candidate for a deal because it controlled local markets throughout the country.

9.   Analysts regard Lotus, with subpar earnings for two years, as among the most eligible of takeover candidates.

10.   Analysts regard U.S. Healthcare as one of the best managed-care providers at keeping costs in check by controlling medical fees and charges for doctors and hospitals.