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Hedging Financial Instruments - Loss (Gain) Arising from Hedging Derivative Financial Instruments that have been Reclassified from Equity to Initial Cost of the Property, Plant and Equipment (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 TWD ($)
Disclosure Of Detailed Information About Hedging Instruments [Abstract] |
Construction in progress and equipment to be accepted | $ (2)

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- Definition Loss (gain) arising from the hedging derivative financial instruments that have been reclassified from equity to initial cost of property plant and equipment. + References No definition available. + Details
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