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Extending the growth momentum from 2Q09, global large-sized TFT-LCD panel shipments grew by 17.3% QoQ to 145.52 million units, YoY growth has also exceeded the historic high, up by 32.0%1; among three main applications, both LCD TV and notebook panels celebrated outstanding double-digit QoQ growth, whereas LCD monitor panels only showed moderate growth, with mediocre shipment performance in the peak season. In terms of area shipment, spurred by substantial increase in volume and panel size, the aggregated area shipment surged 18.3% QoQ to 23.77 million square meters. On the whole, panel industry

Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said on Monday the island has not considered allowing the island's LCD firms to make large panels on the mainland for now, saying it will only cautiously export its technology expertise to China. 'Up to this point, according to my understanding, there is still no consideration for large LCD panels,' Ma told Reuters in an interview. One aspect is consideration of technology and another is the market,' he said. 'Our top priority is Taiwan and what's beneficial for the people, so in this regard, we will be very cautious,' Ma said. In late September, Taiwan's Economics