Our calculations are based on the value-added in industry (which extends beyond manufacturing) and the wage bill of urban factories, which does not count the town and village enterprises that employ over two-thirds of China's metal-bashers.

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We must be a value-added economy where services support industry.

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The plan calls for reforms in the country's value-added tax regime that would save industry 120 billion yuan, according to an estimate by the government.

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Down-stream commercial and value-added activities development of farming, wood products, and fisheries industry communities.

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Having been a key player in this cutting-edge industry for many years, I have seen its value added.

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