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Summary of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (Detail) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2016 CNY (¥) | Dec. 31, 2015 CNY (¥)
Temporary Equity Disclosure [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Balance as of January 1 | $ 844 | ¥ 5,492 | ¥ 3,948 | ¥ 1,895
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (51) | (335) | 325 | 142
Issuance of subsidiary shares | 0 | 0 | 662 | 1,582
Disposal of subsidiary shares | (365) | (2,376) | 0 | 0
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests | (3) | (17) | 557 | 329
Conversion of convertible notes of a subsidiary | 1,269 | 8,258 | 0 | 0
Balance as of December 31 | $ 1,694 | ¥ 11,022 | ¥ 5,492 | ¥ 3,948

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