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Investments Accounted for Using Equity Method - Investments in Joint Ventures (Detail)
$ in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
TWD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
TWD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
TWD ($)
Disclosure of joint ventures [Line Items]        
The Company’s share of profits (loss) $ 509 $ 17 $ 419 $ 515
Joint ventures [Member]        
Disclosure of joint ventures [Line Items]        
The Company’s share of profits (loss) 0   (1) (42)
The Company’s share of other comprehensive income (loss) 0   0 0
The Company’s share of total comprehensive income (loss) $ 0   $ (1) $ (42)