SCHEDULE OF FACILITIES SECURED BY THE COMPANY'S ASSETS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Short-term Bank Loans Schedule Of Facilities Secured By The Company's Assets 1	$ 23,495,137
Short-term Bank Loans Schedule Of Facilities Secured By The Company's Assets 2	23,863,691
Short-term Bank Loans Schedule Of Facilities Secured By The Company's Assets 3	25,333,574
Short-term Bank Loans Schedule Of Facilities Secured By The Company's Assets 4	47,255,604
Short-term Bank Loans Schedule Of Facilities Secured By The Company's Assets 5	48,828,711
Short-term Bank Loans Schedule Of Facilities Secured By The Company's Assets 6	$ 71,119,295

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