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Segment information - Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment and operating lease cost relating to land use rights by segments and others (Details) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 CNY (¥) | Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2021 CNY (¥) | Mar. 31, 2020 CNY (¥)
Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights | ¥ 27,808 | $ 4,386 | ¥ 26,389 | ¥ 20,523
Total segments | China commerce |  |  |  |
Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights | 13,043 |  | 9,790 | 6,605
Total segments | International commerce |  |  |  |
Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights | 1,473 |  | 1,180 | 725
Total segments | Local consumer services |  |  |  |
Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights | 1,237 |  | 1,161 | 766
Total segments | Cainiao |  |  |  |
Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights | 992 |  | 872 | 694
Total segments | Cloud |  |  |  |
Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights | 7,613 |  | 11,161 | 9,257
Total segments | Digital media and entertainment |  |  |  |
Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights | 956 |  | 1,109 | 1,359
Total segments | Innovation initiatives and others and unallocated |  |  |  |
Consolidated depreciation and impairment of property and equipment, and operating lease cost relating to land use rights | ¥ 2,494 |  | ¥ 1,116 | ¥ 1,117

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