Manufacturers will battle it out for lion's share of China's huge market

BEIJING - The new 3-D channel is expected to promote intense competition among domestic and overseas TV makers vying for dominance in China's potentially huge market.

"With the broadcasting of 3-D programs, the industry will have a dramatic growth next year," said Lu Renbo, general secretary of China Electronic Chamber of Commerce.

This year, 6 million 3-D TV sets were sold in the Chinese market, while the number is predicted to grow to 20 million next year, according to Lu.