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RESTRICTED NET ASSETS (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2012
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RESTRICTED NET ASSETS |
Minimum percentage of the profit after tax to be appropriated to the general reserve | 10.00%
Restricted net assets | $ 359,922,466

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