date:Jan 21, 2014
China's cotton output, and much of its higher quality, finer fibres.
It is not yet clear if the subsidies will be offered to other cotton-growing provinces, which make up the rest of domestic supply.
If they only support Xinjiang, the rest of China will produce very little cotton if any, and domestic prices could rise, said a second trade source.
Beijing has been promoting cotton cultivation in Xinjiang where larger farms allow for more efficient production. Several sources expect the new pol