Xinhua China news advisory -- Jan. 8

BEIJING, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- The following are news items about China to be covered or pursued by Xinhua on Wednesday:

Wire Service:

-- Xinhua Headlines: Battling cold, rescuers race to save lives after Xizang quake

-- Feature: Earthquake rescue on world's highest plateau amid freezing cold

-- China Focus: China to increase support for equipment upgrades, consumer goods trade-in programs

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