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Segment information - depreciation and amortization expenses of property and equipment and land use rights by segments and others (Details) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2017 CNY (¥) | Mar. 31, 2016 CNY (¥) | Mar. 31, 2015 CNY (¥)
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment and land use rights | $ 768 | ¥ 5,284 | ¥ 3,770 | ¥ 2,326
Total segments | Core commerce |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment and land use rights |  | 2,124 | 1,696 | 1,177
Total segments | Cloud computing |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment and land use rights |  | 1,438 | 1,116 | 596
Total segments | Digital media and entertainment |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment and land use rights |  | 752 | 316 | 132
Total segments | Innovation initiatives and others |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment and land use rights |  | 407 | 333 | 166
Unallocated |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment and land use rights |  | ¥ 563 | ¥ 309 | ¥ 255

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- Definition The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets and land use rights over the assets' useful lives. + References No definition available. + Details
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