South China city reports double-digit rise in exports
( 2003-10-11 17:06) (Xinhua)
Shenzhen city, south China's Guangdong Province, exported 43.15 billion US
dollars worth of commodities in the first three quarters of the year, up 29.17
percent from the corresponding period last year.
The city exported a record 6.3 billion US dollars worth of commodities
in September alone, according to Shenzhen Customshouse figures.
The city's exports of high-technology products, such as computer and
telecommunications products, saw the highest rise. From January to August, for
instance, the city exported 14.17 billion US dollars worth of high-technology
products, up 50.45 percent.
Exports of machinery and related electronic products, household items,
stationery and garments also rose sharply.
Shenzhen is one of the country's five special economic zones. The other four
are Xiamen, Zhuhai and Shantou cities and Hainan Province.
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