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INVESTMENTS - Short-term investments - Additional Information (Detail) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2011 CNY | Dec. 31, 2010 CNY | Dec. 31, 2009 CNY
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Short-term investment interest income | $ 23.73 | 149.35 | 37.21 | 8.18

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