Distribution of Profit (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Distribution of Profit
Reserve level threshold for mandatory transfer requirement (as a percent)	50.00%
Percentage of annual appropriation to general reserve fund required	10.00%
Transferred to general reserve	$ 266,478

Represents the percentage of net income after tax required to be appropriated towards the general reserve fund for entities incorporated in the People's Republic of China until the reserve balance reaches 50 percent of registered capital.

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