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GOVERNMENT GRANT
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Government Grant [Abstract] 
GOVERNMENT GRANT
12.  GOVERNMENT GRANT

The government grant liability represents an advance from the Chinese government for research and development projects. The Company has recorded the grants received as a government grant liability, and ratably recognizes the amount as a reduction of research and development expense when the related research and development activities are performed.