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Business Segments and Geographic Information - Schedule of Geographical Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Business Segment Information |  |
Property, plant and equipment - net | $ 9,159 | $ 9,178
Americas |  |
Business Segment Information |  |
Property, plant and equipment - net | 6,179 | 6,066
Asia Pacific |  |
Business Segment Information |  |
Property, plant and equipment - net | 1,267 | 1,389
Europe, Middle East and Africa |  |
Business Segment Information |  |
Property, plant and equipment - net | 1,713 | 1,723
United States |  |
Business Segment Information |  |
Property, plant and equipment - net | 5,766 | 5,662
China/Hong Kong |  |
Business Segment Information |  |
Property, plant and equipment - net | $ 486 | $ 518

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