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RESTRICTED CASH, NOTES PAYABLE - BANK ACCEPTANCES (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) |  |  | 12 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2012 Bankers Acceptance [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items] |  |  |
Restricted cash | $ 890,155 | $ 2,725,002 |
Deposit as a principal-guaranteed financial investment |  | $ 954,578 |
Bank acceptance maturity period |  |  | 6 months

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