Xinhua China news advisory -- Feb. 18

Following are news items about China to be covered or pursued by Xinhua on Thursday:

Wire Service:

-- China's environment minister addresses on progress of air pollution control

-- "Mermaid" scores high box office during Spring Festival

-- China releases inflation data for January

-- Economic Watch: China economy reports more good news

-- Apple Pay launched in China

-- Corporate innovation fosters growth momentum for China's economy

Social Media:

-- Old custom on Spring Festival revived in N China

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