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Investments in equity method investees - Additional details (Details) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2022 CNY (¥) | Mar. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2021 CNY (¥) | Mar. 31, 2020 CNY (¥)
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Investments in equity investees |  |  |  |
Carrying value of equity method investments | ¥ 219,642 | $ 34,648 | ¥ 200,189 | ¥ 189,632
Undistributed earnings | 46,149 |  |  |
Ant Group |  |  |  |
Investments in equity investees |  |  |  |
Dividends declared | 3,945 |  | ¥ 0 |
Equity method investments, publicly traded |  |  |  |
Investments in equity investees |  |  |  |
Carrying value of equity method investments | 42,595 |  |  |
Market value of equity method investments | 38,244 |  |  |
Undistributed earnings | ¥ 46,149 |  |  |

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