By year end, the figure is expected to surpass US$300 million , six times the export volume of 2000, local sources said.

The country's software exports hit US$400 million last year, and they are estimated to reach one billion US dollars by the end of this year.

The city government has taken measures to support software exports, such as granting bonuses to export enterprises, establishing software funds, promoting information projects and providing consulting services for overseas projects.

As a result, the proportion of hi-tech in software exports is comparatively high in the city and broad market prospects with the United States, Europe and other developed countries have been forged.

(eastday.com 09/12/2001)