Xinhua China News Digest at 16:00 GMT, Nov. 7

The following are China news stories moved by Xinhua News Agency as of 16:00 GMT, Nov. 7.

TOP STORIES:

* Int'l military forum concludes with consensus on joint response to challenges in airspace

BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- An international military forum on peace and development marking the 60th founding anniversary of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) air force closed here Saturday with consensus on increased cooperation in tackling challenges in airspace.

* Senior leader calls for unity for peaceful cross-Strait relations

NINGBO, Zhejiang, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- A senior official has called for unity among people living on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to promote the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.

BUSINESS & FINANCE:

* China should pin hope on increasing domestic demand, not global recovery: economist

GUANGZHOU, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- China's economic growth in the coming year should rely on expanding domestic demand instead of a recovery of the global economy, a senior economist said here Saturday.

* China suffers most from rising trade protectionism: MOC spokesman

TIANJIN, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- China suffered heavily from trade protectionism which has been rising after the outbreak of the global financial crisis, a Ministry of Commerce official said here Saturday.

* China Focus: China's export hub in recovery, uncertainties remain

BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- As the world economy shows positive signs of recovery, Guangdong Province, an export hub in south China, is also stepping out of the shadow of the global financial crisis, with insiders and experts still warning of uncertainties.

FEATURE

* China Focus: Love for the poor

BEIJING, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- Over the past 27 years, Shi Shengchang has trudged along the bumpy paths in southwest China's mountainous area, visiting poor villagers.

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