Xinhua China news advisory -- Jan. 7

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

Wire Service:

-- Xinhua Insight: China builds future for children in poverty-stricken areas

-- China's forex reserve continues to drop in December

-- China Focus: China to improve smog response ability

-- Baidu, CITIC allowed to set up first independent direct bank

-- Beijing to lift week-long smog alert

-- Xinhua Insight: What do you need to know about China's smog?

-- Update on H7N9 infection in China

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