From 2008 to 2010, companies in the six earthquake-devastated areas, Chengdu, Deyang, Mianyang, Ya'an, Guangyuan and Aba in Sichuan Province commercialized 7,590 new patents, generated 87.69 billion yuan, paid tax of 10.25 billion yuan, up 28.5%, 43.2% and 33% respectively. 2013-07-17