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Significant equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions and investments - STO Express (Details) - STO Express - CNY (¥) ¥ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2020 | Jul. 31, 2019 | Sep. 30, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2019
Investment |  |  |  |
Equity interest (as a percent) |  | 14.70% |  |
Cash consideration |  | ¥ 4,700 |  |
Unrealized gains (losses) relating to this call option agreement |  |  | ¥ (485) | ¥ 247
Call Option One |  |  |  |
Investment |  |  |  |
Cash consideration | ¥ 3,300 |  |  |
Percentage of equity interest the Company may elect to acquire | 21.00% | 31.30% |  |
Total consideration | ¥ 6,700 | ¥ 10,000 |  |
Ownership of investee upon completion of transaction (as a percent) | 25.00% |  | 25.00% |

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