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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	6 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2020 CNY (¥)	Sep. 30, 2020 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019 CNY (¥)
Total depreciation of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights	¥ 11,976	$ 1,764	¥ 9,692
Total segments | Core commerce
Total depreciation of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights	5,008		4,005
Total segments | Cloud computing
Total depreciation of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights	5,403		4,266
Total segments | Digital media and entertainment
Total depreciation of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights	584		684
Unallocated | Innovation initiatives and others
Total depreciation of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights	¥ 981		¥ 737

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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives and operating lease cost relating to land use rights.

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