China's textile exports are expected to increase by over 50 per cent by 2010 from last year, according to the 11th Five-Year Plan (2006-10) for the industry, which was revealed last week.

Textile and garment exports will reach US$180 billion by 2010, according to the plan.

The National Development and Reform Commission, China National Textile Industry Council and local government agencies have jointly developed the plan over the past two years.