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Significant equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions and investments - YTO Express (Details) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2020 CNY (¥) | Sep. 30, 2020 CNY (¥) | Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2019 CNY (¥) | Aug. 31, 2020
Investment |  |  |  |  |
Purchase consideration |  | ¥ 11,412 | $ 1,681 | ¥ 15,285 |
YTO Express |  |  |  |  |
Investment |  |  |  |  |
Purchase consideration | ¥ 6,600 |  |  |  |
Equity interest (as a percent) | 23.00% | 23.00% | 23.00% |  | 11.00%

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