METALS-Base metals rise on China consumption boost, trade optimism

Base metals moved higher on Wednesday, with London copper hitting a one-week high, after a report that top consumer China would try to boost spending on autos and home appliances this year, as well as signs of progress in Sino-U.S. trade talks. Ning Jizhe, vice chairman of China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), said in an interview with CCTV that the policies would be part of wider efforts to strengthen domes