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Licensed Copyrights, Net - Additional information (Detail) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2020 CNY (¥) | Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2019 CNY (¥)
Licensed Copyrights |  |  |
Disclosure of Licensed Copyrights [Line Items] |  |  |
Amortisation expenses of licensed copyrights | ¥ 6,380 | $ 903 | ¥ 5,569

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