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Note 13 - Commitments
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Commitments Disclosure [Text Block]
Note 13 – Commitments

The Company had construction in progress, which includes costs for the construction of a new plant, office building and power distribution station for Deer Technology.  Total estimated cost for this project is $36.11 million.  As of June 30, 2012, construction in progress related to this project was $17.99 million and the Company was committed to pay an additional $18.12 million to complete this project. This phase of construction is anticipated to be completed in September 2012.

Winder has registered capital of $57.2 million. At June 30, 2012, the Company has contributed $38.5 million to Winder’s registered capital and is committed to contribute an additional $18.7 million by April 2013.

On September 1, 2010, the Company entered into a 2-year lease, expiring August 30, 2012, for a show room in Panyu City, Guangdong Province with monthly rent, inclusive of property management fees, of $5,500 (RMB 37,000). The Company has the option to renew this lease upon expiration. At June 30, 2012, the Company’s future minimum rental payments required under this operating lease for 2012 were as follows:

2012
 
$
11,000