Light Textile City achieved turnover of RMB50 billion in 2006; official sources said here on February 9.

This figure is 11 percent higher than that of 2005.

Last year the city focused on brand marketing strategies, strong advertising, co-operation of firms with authorities and other market activities; and the growth was obtained.

Light Textile City is the largest special market of light textiles in Asia.

Local government is planning to set up China Textile City, as a modern international textile hub.

The government aims at improving co-operation with global exhibition companies, strengthening regulation of market resources, standardizing market order at reasonable costs.

It will thus create a business environment with strong cost competitiveness.