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Other Assets Current (Detail) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2012 CNY | Dec. 31, 2011 CNY
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Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Prepaid expenses | $ 22,982 | 143,180 | 31,838
Advances to suppliers | 17,179 | 107,024 | 24,452
Receivables from financial institutions | 0 | 0 | 200,494
Others | 20,898 | 130,203 | 58,228
Other assets, current | $ 61,059 | 380,407 | 315,012

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