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Restricted cash and escrow receivables (Details) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2017 CNY (¥) | Mar. 31, 2016 CNY (¥)
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Restricted cash |  |  |
Restricted cash and escrow receivables | $ 386 | ¥ 2,655 | ¥ 1,346
Cash pledged for a bank in connection with its loan facilities for option exercise in favor of employees of the Company and its related companies |  |  |
Restricted cash |  |  |
Restricted cash and escrow receivables |  |  | 302
Cash pledged for treasury management activities |  |  |
Restricted cash |  |  |
Restricted cash and escrow receivables |  |  | 760
Money received or receivable on escrow services offered by AliExpress |  |  |
Restricted cash |  |  |
Restricted cash and escrow receivables |  | 2,528 |
Others |  |  |
Restricted cash |  |  |
Restricted cash and escrow receivables |  | ¥ 127 | ¥ 284

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- Definition The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalent items which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. Restrictions may include legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against short-term borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or entity statements of intention with regard to particular deposits; however, time deposits and short-term certificates of deposit are not generally included in legally restricted deposits. Excludes compensating balance arrangements that are not agreements which legally restrict the use of cash amounts shown on the balance sheet. Also includes money received or receivable on escrow services in connection with the provision of online and mobile commerce related services. + References No definition available. + Details
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