The China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) has reported that the first phase of the international footwear trade centre being built in Wuhou, Chengdu, will be completed on April 30.

According to official statistics released by the Sichuan government, a population of around 100,000 people are currently employed within Wuhou’s footwear industry and the production value of leather shoes exceeded Yuan5 billion ($623 million) in 2005.

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