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Revenue - Summary of Revenue Recognized (Detail) - TWD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Revenue [Abstract] |  |
Telecommunications business | $ 6,186 | $ 7,157
Project business | 3,973 | 627
Others | 404 | 324
Contracts with customers revenue recognized | $ 10,563 | $ 8,108

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