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In 2006， the national economy maintained steady and fast growth. The economic and social development made a good start for the implementation of the llth 'Five-Year-Plan'. According to National Bureau of Statistics， the output of cotton reached 6.73 million tons in 2006， up by 17.8%compared to 2005. The yarn output in 2006 was 17.4 million tons， with a rise of 20% compared to last year.