Light industry's high note

CHINA'S light industry posted double-digit growth in total output, export and profits in 2012, the National Development and Reform Commission said yesterday.

The NDRC said in a statement the total output of major companies in the light industry sector grew 18.2 percent year on year in 2012 to 18.05 trillion yuan (US$2.87 trillion).

The export volume of major products surged 13.72 percent annually to US$507.51 billion.

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