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EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS - Components (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |  |
Balance as of January 1, | $ 104,108 | $ 52,215
Additions | 9,678 | 129,662
Net (losses)/income | (2,520) | 19,041
Guarantees | (751) | 1,708
Employee stock compensation | 0 | 127
Share of other comprehensive losses | (488) | (797)
Net proceeds from disposal | (56,045) | (97,848)
Balance as of December 31, | $ 53,982 | $ 104,108

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