Latest statistics from the Ministry of Information Industry show that China exported more than four million Chinese-brand mobile phones from January to September, far exceeding last year's total of 2.06 million.

The annual export of Chinese manufactured mobile phones in 2004 is estimated to exceed six million.

"The rocketing growth of mobile phone export indicates that China's national brands are increasingly expanding their influence in international markets," said the ministry.

China's top selling brand, the Bird, is expected to hit a record export of three million in 2004, far ahead of other Chinese brands.

(Xinhua News Agency November 14, 2004)